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I know I may be setting myself up for disappointment, but I truly believe Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke is going to be found guilty for the murder of Laquan McDonald today. It may be 2nd degree, but I believe he’ll be found guilty. I refuse to lose all hope.
BREAKING: Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke was just found GUILTY of the murder of Laquan McDonald. This justice was hard fought. While it does not bring back the life that was stolen, it’s an important step. Those who covered it up need to be next. One step at a time.
What is the distinction between 1st and 2nd degree in Illinois?
First is planned, premeditated. The officer is SO guilty, but he didn't leave home intending to kill somebody.
OK - thanks. I know it differs from State to State.
IMO it's absolutely 1st degree. Van Dyke told his partner on the way to the scene "we're going to have to shoot the guy." Within seconds of rolling up, he unloads 16 shots into a kid walking away. No other officers felt the need to use deadly force. This was 1st degree murder.
It’s a second degree conviction, and I’ll be honest: I’m just so happy to hear that the verdict is guilty.
Me too. Me too.
I feel like the whole City of Chicago just exhaled. I am so grateful to this jury.
Sad that justice has to be a hope
Because he murdered someone.
I always prefer to be pleasantly surprised rather than disappointed, so I go with the opposite approach.
I kept my kids home from school and I feel knots and sick to my stomach as I wait for the reading of the verdict at 1:45 central time
we're holding our breath here in Chicago
Guilty -- 2nd degree!
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