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Ex-Chicago cop who killed Laquan McDonald will be released from prison early

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January 14, 2022 National, News from NPR

Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke is set to be released a little more than 39 months after being sent to prison for the 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonald.

Former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke will be released from prison on Feb. 3, according to reports.

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