Local activists joined Tracy Hunter, grandmother of Laquan McDonald to denounce US Attorney John Lausch’s decision not to file federal charges against the convicted...
Disgraced former Chicago Police Officer and convicted murderer, Jason Van Dyke was released from prison today. After serving less than half of his 81-month...
…In 2015 Alone! By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer In an exclusive interview with the Chicago Defender, our Editorial Board got the opportunity to…
From Chicago Policeman to Ty-D-Bowl Man By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer Former Chicago Police Officer, Jason Van Dyke, is learning the hard way…
A Broad Coalition Files Petition Requesting Special Prosecutor By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer A broad coalition of community activist, politician and law firms…
CHICAGO (AP) — A white Chicago police officer charged with murder in the 2014 fatal shooting of Black teenager Laquan McDonald pleaded not guilty Tuesday.…
CHICAGO (AP) — Grieving relatives and friends of two people shot and killed by Chicago police said Sunday the slayings raised concerns about why officers…
CHICAGO (AP) — A South Side police commander and his officers tortured Black suspects into confessing to crimes they didn’t commit. Another rogue unit shook…
