There have been protests and demonstrations at various times since the CPD video of Van Dyke was released, showing him firing 16 times on Laquan McDonald, killing the Black teenager who was carrying a knife while walking away from police.The protests are scheduled for Thursday and Friday in downtown Chicago.
Thursday's 3:30 p.m. demonstration is being held at Federal Plaza because protesters want to deliver a letter to U.S. Attorney John Lausch demandingnow be brought against Van Dyke. He is being released after serving the required, less than half portion, of his 7-year state sentence for murder. ALSO SEE: 'Don't let this man out:' Laquan McDonald's grandmother calls for Jason Van Dyke to stay in prison
On the private briefing were Mayor Lori Lightfoot's leading public safety aides, and top Chicago police commanders. They shared intelligence about any possible threat of civil disturbances. Police on the call told business leaders there are no disruptive demonstrations planned at Federal Plaza or at a possible Friday 10 a.m. protest at City Hall, but there will be a sizable police presence after Van Dyke is freed.
How about we protest thousands of people being shot in chicago every year? Is it 5 k this year? How about we protest peace and safety for all neighborhoods? How about we protest carjackings and robberies and people scared to freely walk around chicago? How about that?
How about they go protest enormous healthcare costs and insurance and pharmaceutical rates. How about people protest the enormous cost of education? Why don’t we worry about real issues ?
Dude murdered somebody and got off with less time than some get for minor drug possession, or dui, or any number of things that are truly trivial compared to what he did. I haven’t heard of any, but people would indeed be justified for protesting this mockery of justice!
F their protests!
You guys are the ones calling attention to this so any looting and riots are your fault
Hey ABC7...56 killed in Chicago so far this year....but you focus on this guy? Wow, what poor journalism. He did his time. Quit trying to produce the news. Just report it...if you can.
How about Whoopi and her Holocaust comments. You’re not a credible news agency until she is removed.
give the protestors shovels. Help clean up the city sidewalks. 🤓
Mostly peaceful protests
'Protests'