Officer Jason Van Dyke Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Laquan McDonald Shooting

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke was found guilty of second-degree murder and guilty of aggravated battery charges in the killing of Laquan McDonald, 17, in 2014, in an incident that triggered a number of protests in the city.

He was found not guilty of official misconduct, according to a live stream of the trial.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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