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Will DOJ Report Finally Force Reform at the CPD?

The US Department of Justice report outlines a litany of failings within the CPD.

Aired 01/16/2017 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Will DOJ Report Finally Force Reform at the CPD?

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The US Department of Justice report outlines a litany of failings within the CPD.

In a damning report, the U.S. Department of Justice confirmed what many in minority communities had been saying for years. That based on the evidence, the Chicago Police Department engages in a pattern and practice of using excessive force in violation of the Constitution. We discuss the findings with Lori Lightfoot, Craig Futterman and Shari Runner.

Aired 01/16/2017 | Rating NR

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