Podcasts about chicago police officer jason van dyke

Activist Will Calloway joins Anna to talk about commemorating the life of Laquan McDonald, the 17-year-old who was gunned down by now-former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke in 2014. Will discusses what prompted him to be instrumental in the release of the Laquan McDonald video, what needs to be done about police misconduct, the […]

We are joined in studio by Jamie Kalven of the Invisible Institute. Kalven broke the story of the Laquan McDondald killing by Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke. 

Jennifer Blagg, an appellate attorney for former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke, speaks with reporters in her office to discuss prosectors asking Illinois’ highest court to review his sentencing.

Nearly 4 years after shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald to death, Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke was convicted of 2nd degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated assault. Most people believed a conviction would be impossible, given our country’s track record with police-involved shootings. They were wrong. What was it about this case that was different?  What lessons can be learned that transcend police reform? William Calloway, the activist who filed the lawsuit against the City of Chicago to release the dash cam video of the Laquan McDonald shooting, will talk about the importance of community collaboration in bringing about social justice and police reform. These lessons are applicable to any systems change work. Call in live at (347) 884-8121. You don't need an account to listen, but, if you want to participate in an online chat, open a listener-only account at https://secure.blogtalkradio.com/register.aspx?type=listener. Visit Nonrprofitutopia.com. Archived episodes may be found at http://Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU, iTunes, Podcast Chart, Blubrry and Stitcher.

The guys tackle three different political subjects and break them down in this edition of Hanging With Apes. First, the Apes bring up the movement of people that take issue with Columbus Day as holiday and want it to be known as Indigenous People’s Day. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics bring up the many flaws in that debate and pose the question “What difference does it make now?” The next topic revolves around the guilty verdict of former Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke for the 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonald. The City of Chicago was prepared for protests and riots as Van Dyke was found guilty of Second Degree Murder and 16 counts of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm. As the discussion progresses, in-depth observations are made about some of the city’s protesters. Finally, the episode concludes with a back and forth about the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court and what that means for the #metoo movement.

Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke has been found guilty of second-degree murder and on all 16 counts of aggravated battery.

Lawyers gave their closing arguments Thursday in the murder trial of Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke in the shooting death of Laquan McDonald.

Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke took the stand Tuesday afternoon in his own defense. Plus, Ed Morrissey the Senior Editor for HotAir.com joined Dan and Amy with reaction to the latest twists and turns in the Kavanaugh confirmation fight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke took the stand in his own defense in the shooting death of Laquan McDonald.

Lawyers for Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke called their first witnesses on Monday. One big question remains: Will Van Dyke take the stand?