Violence Surges in Chicago Even as Policing Debate Rages On
As we have seen with the case of the Austin Seven, violence in black and brown neighborhoods is by design, as officers who reduce drug trafficking are framed, and murders rise correspondingly. The 15th district serves as a perfect example of this. This does not take into account so-called “black ops,” such as those used in third world war zones, where mercenaries murder innocent people to pit locals versus locals. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/29/us/violence-surges-in-chicago-even-as-policing-debate-rages-on.html ... Read more
Black, Latino aldermen take victory lap after pressuring Emanuel on next top cop
As we’ve seen with President Obama, being a person of color doesn’t mean you’re not working for the man. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-eddie-johnson-police-superintendent-met-0329-20160328-story.html ... Read more
Federal prosecutors decline to charge police in 96 percent of civil rights violation claims
“… police officers are rarely held accountable when faced with allegations of brutality or misconduct, and whose victims, more often than not, are Black and Hispanic.” http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/3/15/1501723/-Federal-prosecutors-decline-to-charge-police-in-96-of-civil-rights-violation-claims ... Read more
Chicago Police Union Hires Officer Charged With Murder in Laquan McDonald’s Shooting Death
If anyone needs any proof that the CPD is fully committed to murder and racism, here it is: http://www.theroot.com/articles/news/2016/03/chicago_police_union_hires_officer_charged_with_murder_in_laquan_mcdonald.html ... Read more