JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton Release Joint Statement on Laquan McDonald Trial

Statement

Today, JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton released the following joint statement on the guilty verdict in the Laquan McDonald case:

"Today, Jason Van Dyke was held accountable for his role in the tragic death of Laquan McDonald and justice was finally served for him and for his family, who have already endured so much during this difficult time," said JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton. "While there is still so much work to do, we believe this verdict represents an important step -- one of many -- towards fostering an environment of respect and accountability between law enforcement and the communities they serve."

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