GUILTY IL - Laquan McDonald, 17, fatally shot, Chicago PD charged, 20 Oct 2014 -J. VanDyke GUILTY*

[drjones]

i still have not seen a decent explanation of the judge's ruling, i think there is a decent chance it is overturned.

 

[YESorNO]

Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke attacked in prison, wife says

Feb. 14, 2019

"The wife of Jason Van Dyke, the former Chicago police officer convicted in the murder of teenager Laquan McDonald, said her husband has been attacked in prison after he was unexpectedly transferred to an out-of-state facility.

"We are all petrified and in fear for Jason's life," Tiffany Van Dyke told The Chicago Sun-Times in an interview Wednesday. "Jason just wants to serve his sentence. He does not want any trouble. I hope prison officials will take steps to rectify this right away."

Tiffany Van Dyke, who plans to hold a news conference Thursday morning to condemn the assault, said it occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, a low-security prison that houses both men and women. (High-profile names, including singer Lauryn Hill and the late hotel tycoon Leona Helmsley, have served time there for tax-related troubles.)

Jason Van Dyke, 40, was being held in an undisclosed state prison in Illinois since his sentencing on Jan. 18 of second-degree murder, which carries a punishment of nearly seven years behind bars.

But he was transferred to Connecticut last week, which his family and attorneys didn't know until a day or two later, according to the Sun-Times.

While Jason Van Dyke was kept in isolation in Illinois, he was placed in the general population in Connecticut and was beaten up by inmates in his cell about four hours after he arrived, his lawyers said..."

Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke attacked in prison, wife says

 

[Jax49]

4 Chicago police officers fired over statements they made after Laquan McDonald shooting

Four Chicago police officers were fired Thursday over false or misleading statements made after the 2014 killing of Laquan McDonald by another officer. The city's police board made the decision.

The officer who killed McDonald, Jason Van Dyke, was found guilty of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery in the killing of McDonald, 17, and he was sentenced in January to six years and nine months in prison.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Covering the Chauvin Trial: The Verdict, Reaction and What Comes Next

“We have somewhat similar histories. We’ve seen a lot of things happen here in Chicago. It made me think about [former Chicago police officer Jason] Van Dyke and Laquan McDonald case … But you know, we’ve seen these kinds of tensions all over the country, not just in Chicago, not just in Minneapolis,” she said.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Man accused of threatening cops during Van Dyke trial pleads guilty to misdemeanor

A Chicago man earlier charged with threatening police officers’ wives and children during the 2018 trial of then-Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke pleaded guilty Wednesday to attempting to obstruct the free exercise of religious beliefs.

Matthew Ross faces a maximum of one year in prison after admitting to the misdemeanor charge, though he’s more likely to face six months at most, according to his 15-page plea agreement.

Ross’ sentencing hearing is set for Dec. 14.

 

[sds71]

Jason Van Dyke to be released from prison Feb. 3 - Chicago Sun-Times (suntimes.com)


Rev. Jesse Jackson calls for federal probe ahead of Jason Van Dyke release (fox32chicago.com)

 

[JerseyGirl]

Protestors seek federal charges against Jason Van Dyke