What Happened The Last Time Chicago Tried To Cover Up A Major Police Scandal
After covering up the incident for more than a year, Chicago officials released video last month of the killing of Laquan McDonald, a black teenager who was shot 16 times by Officer Jason Van Dyke. The video immediately sparked calls for accountability and for the resignation of top officials including Mayor Rahm Emanuel and State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez.
On Sunday, after both officials said they had no plans to step down, the Department of Justice announced that it will conduct a wide-ranging civil rights investigation.