While every American citizen has the right to due process, this is a case that is open and shut. Jason Van Dyke, the Chicago police officer who shot Black teenager, Laquan McDonald 16 times, not only “failed to sync the MICS,” so that during certain times audio could not be used, but he is also being accused of intentionally destroying his patrol car dash-cam on numerous occasions. According to a report obtained by DNAinfo Chicago, he and other officers in the area totaled 1,800 of the maintenance logs that showed the tampering of dash-cams.
Chicago Cop Charged In Laquan McDonald’s Death Is Out On Bail
Since turning himself into police custody on Nov. 24, following murder charges in the death of Laquan McDonald, former Chicago officer Jason Van Dyke was grated bail. As of Monday, Nov. 30, was released from police custody after posting 10% of his $1.5 million bail. Get the details down bottom.
Police Officer Who Shot & Killed Laquan McDonald Doesn’t Have The Cleanest Background
Over a 14-year bid as a police officer, Jason Van Dyke has had 18 complaints filed agains him; eight of which were alleged excessive force, two involved the use of a firearm-not including the October 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonald. Even with all of these complaints under Van Dyke’s belt, there is nothing that shows he was ever disciplined. Find out more after the jump.
