The officer who killed Laquan McDonald is free after three years. Activists are angry

NPR·Feb 3

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The former chicago officer who killed Laquan McDonald has been released from prison after serving less than half of his sentence. The early release has sparked anger among activists. The officer, who was convicted of murder, had been sentenced for the fatal shooting of the teenager.

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CNN·Feb 3

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