Article 5VRC7 Updated: Former Cop Who Killed Laquan McDonald Released Early, Chicago Activists Protest

Updated: Former Cop Who Killed Laquan McDonald Released Early, Chicago Activists Protest

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Kalyn Womack
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The former Chicago police officer who shot and killed 17-year-old Laquan McDonald has been released early from prison, only serving about half of his sentence, per the Chicago Tribune. Local activists, politicians as well as McDonald's family have rallied and protested against the decision, reported The Guardian. The...

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