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Demonstrators march through downtown Chicago on Tuesday following the release of a video showing Jason Van Dyke, a police officer, shooting and killing Laquan McDonald. Van Dyke is charged with first-degree murder for the October 2014 shooting in which Mc

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Since Ferguson, A Rise In Charges Against Police Officers

5:41pm November 25, 2015

by Martin Kaste

The numbers remain small, and hard to quantify, but prosecutors seem to be under pressure to charge police in on-duty shootings, and the "benefit of the doubt" they enjoyed seems to be eroding.

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Database Shows Complaints Against Chicago Officer Charged In Teen's Death

4:37pm November 25, 2015

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Jamie Kalven, co-founder of the Invisible Institute, which with the University of Chicago put together a database of police misconduct in Chicago.

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New York Police Heighten Security Ahead Of Thanksgiving Day Parade

4:15pm November 25, 2015

by Stephen Nessen

New York City officials say there could be a record turnout for the Thanksgiving Day parade. In addition to regular staples like The Rockettes, the NYPD will deploy its new critical response team.

"As far as I know ... there is no problem of over-incarceration for rich, white financial or environmental executives," defense lawyer Jeffrey Robinson of the American Civil Liberties Union said.

Obama Administration Says House Bill Would Give 'Cover' To White-Collar Defendants

1:29pm November 25, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

A bipartisan bill to overhaul the criminal-justice system has hit a snag. Its higher bar to prove guilt is something the Department of Justice says could benefit top-level executives.

New York's attorney general's office has filed lawsuits against the two biggest daily fantasy sports companies, FanDuel and DraftKings, demanding that they stop taking bets in New York.

Skill Or Chance? Question Looms Over Fantasy Sports Industry

10:49am November 25, 2015

by Nathan Rott

Daily fantasy sports companies are in a battle with New York's attorney general over the legality of their games. A judge there will weigh in on whether fantasy sports is based on skill or chance.

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Effort To Change System For Nonviolent Drug Criminals Hits Snag

9:28am November 25, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

Obama administration officials are warning that a recent plan adopted by the House Judiciary Committee threatens to make the justice system worse not better.

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Chicago Police Release Video Of Officer Shooting Teen

9:24am November 25, 2015

by David Schaper

Chicago police released dash-cam video of a white officer fatally shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. The officer has been charged with first degree murder.

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Protesters Pressure Minn. Police To Release Video Of Black Man's Death

8:00am November 25, 2015

by Matt Sepic

Five protesters were shot during an altercation Monday night. Police say three white men are in custody. Members of the Black Lives Matter movement say they will not be intimidated.

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Graphic Video Released Of White Chicago Police Officer Shooting Black Teenager

6:17am November 25, 2015

The video shows Laquan McDonald, who was armed with a knife, being shot 16 times by a police officer. Linda Wertheimer talks to attorney Craig Futterman, who joined the fight to have video released.

Charging Chicago Officer With Murder Fails To Quell Outrage Over Teen's Death

5:14am November 25, 2015

by David Schaper

Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez released dashcam video that shows officer Jason Van Dyke firing 16 shots at 17-year-old Laquan McDonald. Critics question why it took so long to be released.