These are the key people in the Jason Van Dyke trial
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
October 15, 2019
Jason Van Dyke is the first Chicago police officer in decades to face murder charges for an on-duty incident.
His jury trial is underway at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse, 2650 S. California Ave. Van Dyke, 40, is charged with first-degree murder, official misconduct and aggravated battery in the Oct. 20, 2014, slaying of Laquan McDonald.
The 17-year-old was armed with a three-inch blade and trying to steal car stereos when officers responding to a 911 call requested backup with a Taser. Within seconds of arriving on the scene, Van Dyke shot McDonald 16 times.
Here’s your guide to all the key players in Van Dyke’s trial — a case that’s sparked citywide debates about race relations and police accountability.
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