Kill an African-American and get 3 1/2 years.
Where’s the outrage?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-laquan-mcdonald-jason-van-dyke-sentencing-20190118-story.html
The judge that sentenced him is a democrat:
Vincent Michael Gaughan (
D):
Judge since: 1991 by appointment, elected in 1992
Currently assigned to: Criminal Division
Rated: Well Qualified by the CCL; Qualified by the CBA and ISBA
Background: Gaughan has presided over a number of high-profile cases since he was appointed to the bench in 1991, including the upcoming trial of Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke. He previously spent 18 years as an assistant public defender. Two years before his admission to the Illinois Bar in 1972, Gaughan was charged with aggravated assault, unlawful use of a weapon, failure to register a weapon, and discharging a firearm after firing a rifle in his home, according to a Chicago Tribune story revisited in the Chicago Reader. He was randomly selected last year to preside over the Van Dyke murder case.
What the bar associations say: The CCL and the ISBA praised Gaughan’s legal ability and adeptness at handling complex cases. Both bar groups, however, said he is reported to have a short temper. Gaughan has received “outstanding reviews” from lawyers for his “knowledge of criminal law, judicial experience, and dedication to public service,” according to the CBA.
https://www.injusticewatch.org/news/2016/cook-county-2016-retention-election-guide/