Episode 777 • • 19:37 - 25:49
777: Pop-Up Terrorism
Laquan McDonald Shooting Video and Chicago Police Corruption
The release of the dashcam video showing the shooting of Laquan McDonald by officer Jason Van Dyke is scrutinized for its political timing. The hosts suggest Mayor Rahm Emanuel delayed the video's release to protect his re-election. A news clip regarding the gang-related death of nine-year-old Tyshawn Lee is also analyzed for a verbal gaffe regarding police involvement.