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1. Ep 11: Van Dyke’s Police Partner Testifies

   Sep 18, 2018 · 11 min

   The prosecution continued to call witnesses Tuesday, including Jason Van Dyke’s partner the night of the shooting. We bring you more details from the second day of testimony.

2. Ep 10: Opening Statements

   Sep 17, 2018 · 17 min

   In opening statements, prosecutors said Officer Jason Van Dyke didn’t need to shoot and the defense said Laquan McDonald was out of control. We bring you more from the first day of testimony.

3. Ep 9: A Jury Of His Peers

   Sep 14, 2018 · 18 min

   The 12 jurors and 5 alternates have been picked to decide Jason Van Dyke’s fate. With only one black juror, the racial makeup is controversial. We explore how the jurors were picked -- and what we know about them.

4. Ep 8: Building A Jury

   Sep 10, 2018 · 15 min

   Judge Vincent Gaughan began to interview potential jurors on Monday. The first five were selected. We discuss what the prosecution and defense are looking for. NOTE: A previous version of this episode contained an error. It was about the defense argument for excluding an African American woman from the jury. What the defense attorney actually stated as the reasons for excluding her were that she

5. Ep 7: Bail & Reform

   Sep 6, 2018 · 10 min

   CPD Officer Jason Van Dyke was briefly taken into custody Thursday because of what he said to the media. Meanwhile, the city of Chicago reached an agreement on sweeping reforms in the police department that will be enforced by a federal court judge.

6. Ep 6: Jury Selection Begins

   Sep 5, 2018 · 12 min

   Jason Van Dyke’s trial started Wednesday. We take you inside the courtroom for the start of jury selection and outside where protesters gathered in force.

7. Ep 5: The Trial

   Sep 5, 2018 · 34 min

   The trial of Jason Van Dyke begins today. We profile the lawyers and the judge. Two Chicago legal veterans tell us the moves they expect each side to make. And we ask what this trial means for Chicago.

8. Ep 4: Chicago’s Mayor Says He Won’t Run Again

   Sep 4, 2018 · 13 min

   A day before the trial of Jason Van Dyke, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel made a surprise announcement - he won’t seek a third term in office. The mayor has faced intense scrutiny for how he handled the shooting of Laquan McDonald. We discuss the announcement and hear reaction.

9. Ep 3: The Fallout

   Aug 31, 2018 · 45 min

   Protesters take to the streets of Chicago after officials release the a video of Officer Jason Van Dyke fatally shooting Laquan McDonald. Critics attack the mayor and police department. A federal investigation finds a pattern of abuse by Chicago officers.

10. Ep 2: Pattern & Practice

    Aug 30, 2018 · 36 min

    The fatal police shooting of Laquan McDonald aggravated longstanding tensions between Chicago police and the city’s black residents. We look at how a troubled police department spun a narrative of the shooting, how that narrative fell apart, and how the city reacted when it did.

11. Ep 1:The Night Of

    Aug 29, 2018 · 36 min

    The police shooting of Laquan McDonald forces Chicago to prepare for potential riots. We piece together details from McDonald’s too-short life and hear from Officer Jason Van Dyke in his first interview since the shooting.

12. Preview - 16 Shots: The Police Shooting of Laquan McDonald

    Aug 24, 2018 · 3 min

    Almost four years ago, Laquan McDonald, a black teenager, was fatally shot by Jason Van Dyke, a white Chicago Police officer. Police reported McDonald was attacking officers. A video from the scene told a different story. Trust in Chicago police and officials crumbled. Now, Officer Van Dyke is awaiting trial for murder charges. WBEZ and the Chicago Tribune bring you the story of the shooting and t