Closing Arguments Begin In Officer Jason Van Dyke's Murder Trial

2018-10-05 6

Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke shot 17-year-old Laquan McDonald 16 times. He is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery and official misconduct. He's the first Chicago police officer to face a murder charge for an on-duty incident in decades. If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison, says Reuters. The case has intensified a debate on race relations and police use of force.

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