Laquan mcdonald shooting
The formal request says Chicago States Attorney Anita Alvarez is too cozy with police to be trusted with the first-degree murder case.
Jason Van Dyke faces six counts of first-degree murder and one of official misconduct in the 17-year-old's death.
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Police radio recordings reveal officers repeatedly requested Taser backup.
The Illinois attorney general had asked for a probe Dec. 1.
Brandon Smith says he kept pushing, even after his FOIA request was denied.
Bail was set at $1.5 million, of which 10 percent had to be posted.
Jabari R. Dean, 21, of Chicago, threatened to kill 16 white male students or staff at the school.
Jackson called for "bold comprehensive change" in the Chicago PD and in the criminal justice system.