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9--,-... City Chicago Rahm Emanuel, Mayor Department Law Stephen Patton Co[lloration Counsel 121 North LaSalle Street Suite 600 Chicago, Illinois 606022580 (312) 744-6900 (312) 742-0277 (FAX) (312) 744-2693 (TTY) www.cityofchicago.Qrg January 2016 William Marshall Senior Investigator Judicial Watch, Inc. 425 Third St., SW, Suite 800 Washington, D.C. 20024 RE: Your FOIA request Dear Mr. Marshall: responding your recent Freedom oflnformation Act (FOIA) request the Chicago Police Department for emails related the fatal shooting Laquan McDonald. The City Chicago and its various departments have received large number similar FOIA requests for emails pertaining Mr. McDonald. order release much relevant information possible, your search was broadened include all emails and from Mayors Office, Law Department and Police Department staff whose emails have been repeatedly sought the FOIA requests have received this subject. Additionally, the City has opted waive its right withhold attorney-client privileged discussions many the subject matters which the privilege would otherwise apply. result the foregoing, hundreds emails which would have otherwise not been produced have been included this production. your request, you sought: Any and all records communications sent from officials the CPD, including but not limited Superintendent Garry McCarthy, regarding, concerning relating police dash camera recordings the October 20, 2014 shooting Laquan McDonald, including but not limited the release any such video recordings the public. The time frame for the requested records October 20, 2014 the present. This letter and the accompanying records serve the response your request. Due the large number ofFOIA requests received several City departments for emails concerning the Laquan McDonald matter, the City making available all FOIA requesters all emails from individuals the Mayors Office and Law Department whose emails have been repeatedly sought FOIA requests, well former Police Department From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Shableski, Ronan Tuesday, October 21, 2014 5:58 Rivera, Arnaldo;arthur.blakely@chicagopolice.org;candice.burns@chicagopolice.org;GSST@chi cagopolice.org;john.bertetto@chicagopolice.org;joseph.martis@chicagopolice.org;jose ph.verble@chicagopolice.org;lester.scott@chicagopolice.org;lisa.russell@chicagopolice. org;melanie.malczewski@chicagopolice.org;Raymond.WilkeIii@chicagopolice.org;terry almanza;william.d.murphy@chicagopolice.org;william.hardy@chicagopolice.org;Antoni Ruiz;Barbara Byrd Bennett;Brandon Easley;Brian Bond;cpic@chicagopolice.org;David Vitale;david.flores2@cookcountyil.gov;Erendira Rosillo;Gabriela Lagos;Gregory Sain;hector.morales@chicagopolice.org;Hudson, Julia M.;Jadine Chou;James Carter;kenneth.boudreau@chicagopolice.org;Powell, Lewis;Michael Turner;michael.keane@cookcountyil.gov;patricia.oconnor@chicagopolice.org;Phillip Hampton;reshableski@cps.edu;Richard Herrera;Robert Thomas;Rountree, Janey;Shawn McGavock;Student Safety;susan.schmit@chicagopolice.org;Timothy Cawley;Wendell Cooper;Willie Johnson egiles@yccs.org;gersom@yccs.org;larryvaughnyccs@aol.com;Renaldo Kyles;sibvet1 CPS Student Shot and Killed October 20, 2014 Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Completed MCDONALD, Laquan M/17yrs old (SI#42873861) actibe 10th grade student YCCS-Sullivan House Alternative HS, located 8164 South Chicago Ave, was shot and killed October 20, 2014. -Ronan Shableski Team Lead Student Safety Center 125 Clark 773-553-3002 773-553-3025 (Fax) From: Sent: To: Subject: Chou, Jadine Tuesday, October 21, 2014 7:47 Rountree, Janey;Rivera, Arnaldo;Bennett, Kenneth Fwd: CONFIDENTIAL: Teen with knife killed police, two others wounded shootings Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Completed The information below confidential and not released pending CPD release (due the sensitivity the incident). Our team will assess how best reach out YCCS after discussing with CPD this morning. The victim listed below was shot and killed police during incident that happened last evening. Laquan McDonald 17yrs old active 10th grade student YCCS-Sullivan House Alternative HS. Tribune article below. **************************************************** Teen with knife killed police, two others wounded shootings Police fatally shot 17-year-old boy the Southwest Side Monday night after the teen refused put down knife, authorities said. About 9:45 p.m., police received call someone trying break into cars near West 40th Street and South Karlov Avenue Archer Heights, said Pat Camden, spokesman for the Fraternal Order Police. squad car arrived the scene, and officers spotted the teen standing next car with knife his hand. Camden said the teen began walking towards Pulaski Road and ignored the officers requests drop the knife. Hes got 100-yard stare. Hes staring blankly, Camden said the teen. [He] walked car and stabbed the tire the car and kept walking. Officers remained their car and followed the boy turned south Pulaski Road. More officers arrived, and police tried box the teen with two squad cars. The 17-year1 old stabbed one the squad cars front passenger-side tire and damaged the front windshield, police and Camden said. Officers got out their car and began approaching the boy, again telling him drop the knife, Camden said. The boy then allegedly lunged police, causing one the officers open fire. The 17-year-old boy was shot his chest and was taken Mount Sinai Hospital where was pronounced dead. Camden said knife was recovered from the scene. a.m., the Cook County Medical Examiners Office had been notified the death. Chicago police confirmed the shooting, and said officers were injured, according police department statement. Camden said none the officers who responded had Taser use the teen and were trying detain the teen long enough for one arrive. said officers were forced defend themselves. When police tell you drop weapon, all you have drop it, Camden said Youll taken into custody, but guarantee you wont get shot. with all Chicago police-involved shootings, the Independent Police Review Authority investigating. other shootings, least three people were injured since Monday afternoon, police said. About 4:10 a.m., 25-year-old man walked into Northwestern Memorial Hospital with gunshot wound his leg, police said. The man told police was shot the 0-100 block East Cermak Road. drove himself Northwestern Memorial Hospital where was treated for wound, police said. About 7:25 p.m., 20-year-old man was shot the 6700 block South Hermitage Avenue West Englewood. The man was outside when heard gunfire, ran and then felt pain, said Police News Affairs Officer Thomas Sweeney. The man was taken St. Bernard Hospital where was listed good condition, Sweeney said. Hours earlier, 20-year-old man was shot his leg Old Town, police said. The man was shot his foot about p.m. the 1600 block North Vine Street, police said. was taken Northwestern Memorial Hospital where was listed good condition. Police did not immediately provide details surrounding the shooting. -Jadine Chou Chief Safety and Security Officer Chicago Public Schools phone: 773-553-3030 fax: 773-553-3050 email: jpchou@cps.edu Please note new email address jpchou@cps.edu From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Kaup Wednesday, October 29, 2014 11:41 Clark; Susan E.; Curry; Cynthia; Klichowski; Gregory G.; Klimas; Robert J.; Melean; Frederick R.; Neill; Donald J.; Pakula; Richard E.; Rivera; Juan J.; Roussell; James M.; Sobo; Robert; Welch Iii; Eddie L.; Wysinger; Alfonza Gulliford; Wayne M.; Johnson; Eddie T.; Naughton; David R.; Donnell; James P.O. Relieved police powers Log# 1070726 Van DYKE, Jason Patrolman 008th District DOA Jun 2001 summary: The above officer was relieved his police powers the direction Superintendent Garry McCarthy pending the conclusion the investigation under LOG# 1070726. The officer appeared BIA offices and was relieved his police powers 2200hrs Oct 2014. surrendered his star, hat shield, and Department ID. was ordered return BIA 1000hrs October for his temporary and re-assignment. Lieutenant Edwin Kaup Commanding Officer -General Investigations Bureau Internal Affairs This communication covered the Electronic Communications Privacy Act,found USC 2510 seq. and intended remain confidential and subject applicable attorney /client and/or work product privileges. you are not the intended receiver this message, this message has been addressed you error, please immediately alert the sender reply e-mail and then delete this message and all attachments. not deliver, distribute, copy this message and/or any attachments and you are not the intended recipient, not disclose the contents take any action reliance upon the information contained this communication any attachments. From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Sanders Thursday, October 30, 2014 11:14 Wysinger; Alfonza; Roussell; James M.; Williams; Eugene E.; Gulliford; Wayne M.; Johnson; Eddie T.; Naughton; David R.; Donnell; James C.; Dowd; Donna Shear; Marvin J.; Neill; Donald J.; Sprinkle; Rose E.; Lewis; Genessa; Fortin; Cari L.; Harmon; Mark A.; Iglinski; Francis J.; Sedevic; Mark T.; Carter; Saadia R.; Adamovitz; Ranetta P.; Pakula; Richard Detail Personnel -Restricted Duty Status The noted R/D member detailed Unit 376 effective October 2014 0001 hours.(The member currently assigned 1st Watch D.O.G. #64 and has been instructed immediately contact the UOD). Jason VAN DYKE Police Officer Star Employee #4844 UOA: 008 UOD: 376 *Message Unit In-Box. Member has been notified. **Member Restricted-Duty status. Sergeant Tracey Sanders Administrative Section Human Resources Division Chicago Police Department 3510 Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60653 (312) 745-5300 /Pax 0340 8-4287 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Reynolds, Shauntelle Friday, November 14, 2014 2:57 sean.quarterman@chicagopolice.org Olortegui, Darwin;Antonucci_White, Jill;Platt, Thomas In-Car Video for Police shooting Oct. 20, 2014 Sean here the request for copy all car videos for Beats 815R 845R RD#HX745653 regards the police shooting death Laquan McDonald. Please call when they are ready can send messenger pick them up. Thanks very much, have great day ShauntelleReynolds ParalegalII CityofChicago,LawDepartment FederalCivilRightsLitigation 30N.LaSalleSt.Suite900 Chicago,IL60602 312 744 5127 sreynolds@cityofchicago.org This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this e-mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this e-mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this e-mail error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any e-mail and printout thereof. From: Sent: To: Subject: Klimas Monday, November 17, 2014 3:02 Roussell; James FW: FOIA Request Only this person below. denied. news organizations have FOIAd it. ThanksRobert Klimas Commander Bureau Internal Affairs Chicago Police Department Office:(312) 745-6125 Cell: (312)890-3719 Fax: (312) 745-6929 robert.klimas n.chicagopolice.orq From: Linas, Melinda Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 2:59 To: Klimas, Robert Cc: Rivera, Juan ].; Welch Iii, Eddie L.; Bazarek, William; Price, Ralph Subject: RE: FOIA Request Yes. Stuart Nicol who Court Appointed Special Advocate Cook County requested the incident report from the shooting but denied and did not give him anything citing the Juvenile Records Act. you want copy our response? That the only request see for this incident. Sgt. Melinda Linas FOIA Section Unit 114 OLA 312-745-6095 Ext. 8-4282 Pease note that Illinois has broad public records law, and that al! correspondence sent via E-mail may subject disclosure. From: Klimas, Robert Sent: Monday, November 17, 2014 2:32 To: Linas, Melinda Cc: Rivera, Juan J.; Welch Iii, Eddie L.; Bazarek, William; Price, Ralph Subject: FOIA Request Sgt.Has anyone made FOIA request regarding police shooting Oct 2014 involving Van Dyke? Thanks- Robert Klimas Commander Bureau Internal Affairs Chicago Police Department Office:(312) 745-6125 Cell: (312) 890-3719 Fax: (312) 745-6929 robert.klimas(c~chicagopolice.orq From: Sent: To: Subject: Ando, Scott Monday, December 08, 2014 5:16 Rountree, Janey Link press release Futterman and Kalven Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Completed http://the.invisible.institute/news/2014/laquan-mcdonald Scott Ando Chief Administrator Independent Police Review Authority 1615 Chicago Ave., 4th Floor Chicago, 60622 Tel. (Direct): 312-746-3551 Cell: 312-545-4379 e-mail: scott.ando@iprachicago.org This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this e-mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this e-mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this e-mail error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any e-mail and printout thereof. From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Franklin, Liza Monday, December 08, 2014 6:13 Holden, John Patton, Stephen;Darling, Leslie;Platt, Thomas;Notz, Jane;Breymaier, Shannon;Maloney, Martin Re: Video Chicago police shooting Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Flagged This not lawsuit now. Sent from iPad Dec 2014, 6:03 PM, Holden, John wrote: Hello All This reporter also just called make certain that received the email. told her that was not certain this was Law matter and made confirmation that would able get back with answer tomorrow morning. Please advise. John From: Claire Bushey [mailto:CBushey@crain.com] Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 5:54 To: Holden, John Subject: FW: Video Chicago police shooting Hello Mr. Holden, name Claire Bushey, and write about law and other professional services for Crain doing story for the web about the call law professor Craig Futterman and journalist Jamie Kalven release any video related the shooting death Laquan McDonald Chicago police officer, although the investigation into the incident still ongoing. Their statement below. like ask Mr. Patton whether the city will release the video. can reached (312) 649 5240. Unfortunately, not going the office until 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, but available after that. Thanks for your help, Claire ***** Claire Bushey Professional services reporter Crain Chicago Business (312) 649 5240 work (312) 978 0475 mobile @claire_bushey ----- Forwarded Message ----From: Jamie Kalven To: Claire Sent: Monday, December 2014 12:05 Subject: Video Chicago police shooting Email not displaying correctly? View your browser. Laquan McDonald Seven weeks ago, familiar story was reported Chicago media: young black man was killed the police. His name was Laquan McDonald. was years old. Here what the press reported based what they were told police sources: the night October 20, squad car responded call that someone was trying break into cars industrial area the southwest side. The officers found boy with knife the street. ignored their orders drop the knife. police spokesman described the boy terms that suggest was emotionally disturbed. (Hes got 100-yard stare. Hes staring blankly.) The responding officers didnt have Taser. Waiting for one arrive, they followed the boy their squad car, walked block 41st and Pulaski. second squad car arrived. The boy again refused drop the knife. The police tried use the two vehicles box him against construction fence Pulaski. punctured tire and damaged the front windshield one the police cars. Officers got out their vehicles. The boy approached them with the knife his hand. One the officers shot him the chest. was pronounced dead Mount Sinai Hospital. Several times month, stories such this one appear Chicago media. The basic elements are generally the same. black man shot Chicago police officer. Police sources the scene say the shooting was justified. The Independent Police Review Authority says investigating the incident. Then silence. After year two, IPRA issues report confirming that the shooting was indeed justified. This sharp contrast how the CPD handles other incidents violence. When someone killed civilian, the department goes great lengths keep the public informed. Surely, the public interest least strong, not stronger, when citizens are shot the police. Over the last decade, black Chicagoans were ten times more likely shot the police than whites. Decades have passed and hundreds African-Americans have been shot Chicago police since charges were last brought against officer for shooting while duty. The public interest information about these patterns could hardly more compelling. Last March, Kalven Chicago, the Illinois Appellate Court held that documents bearing allegations police abuse are public information. Following the decision, the Emanuel administration adopted new transparency policy that opened the police department the people historic ways. The Kalven decision limited closed police misconduct cases; doesn cover ongoing investigations. Yet the public interest the Citys investigation into police shooting far more intense the time the shooting than one two years later when the case closed and public attention has turned elsewhere. Consider the fate Laquan McDonald. have looked into the incident 41st and Pulaski. What have learned raises troubling questions about the all-too-familiar story justified shooting that police sources told the media. far have been able determine Laquan was ward the state with one speak for him. The site where was killed mostly vacant area closed off metal construction fence. Laquan posed immediate threat anyone. And there was nowhere for him run. According witness whose car was stopped Pulaski the unfolding drama, several officers got out their squad cars. With apparent provocation--the boy was shying away rather than lunging toward them--a white male officer shot Laquan, who fell the ground. After pause, the boy writhed the ground, the officer fired repeatedly into his body. The Cook County Medical Examiners Office ruled the death homicide, after the autopsy established that Laquan had died multiple gunshot wounds. Just how many bullet holes does the word multiple cover? There almost certainly video footage the incident. CPD policy requires officers activate their in-car cameras when pursuit. And its clear from both the police narrative and witness accounts that the squad cars the scene had clear perspectives the sequence events. (Its also possible that surveillance cameras the Burger King the northwest corner 41st and Pulaski and the Dunkin Donuts the southeast corner captured relevant footage.) Ultimately, the issue transparency this case turns the question being posed public demonstrations across the nation: how much we, society dedicated equality under law, value black lives. Demonstrators are not yet raising their voices behalf Laquan McDonald. Perhaps they should. call the City release all video footage the incident. Craig Futterman University Chicago Law School Jamie Kalven Invisible Institute December 2014 Forward this story friend The Invisible Institute 6100 Blackstone Chicago, 60637 Unsubscribe from this list From: Sent: To: Subject: Patton, Stephen Monday, December 08, 2014 6:27 Schrader, Lisa FW: Video Chicago police shooting; ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL Just left you voicemail this topic and then saw the attached email/request. From: Holden, John Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 6:03 To: Patton, Stephen; Darling, Leslie; Franklin, Liza; Platt, Thomas; Notz, Jane Cc: Breymaier, Shannon; Maloney, Martin Subject: FW: Video Chicago police shooting Hello All This reporter also just called make certain that received the email. told her that was not certain this was Law matter and made confirmation that would able get back with answer tomorrow morning. Please advise. John From: Claire Bushey [mailto:CBushey@crain.com] Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 5:54 To: Holden, John Subject: FW: Video Chicago police shooting Hello Mr. Holden, name Claire Bushey, and write about law and other professional services for Crain doing story for the web about the call law professor Craig Futterman and journalist Jamie Kalven release any video related the shooting death Laquan McDonald Chicago police officer, although the investigation into the incident still ongoing. Their statement below. like ask Mr. Patton whether the city will release the video. can reached (312) 649 5240. Unfortunately, not going the office until 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, but available after that. Thanks for your help, Claire ***** Claire Bushey Professional services reporter Crain Chicago Business (312) 649 5240 work (312) 978 0475 mobile @claire_bushey ----- Forwarded Message ----From: Jamie Kalven To: Claire Sent: Monday, December 2014 12:05 Subject: Video Chicago police shooting Email not displaying correctly? View your browser. Laquan McDonald Seven weeks ago, familiar story was reported Chicago media: young black man was killed the police. His name was Laquan McDonald. was years old. Here what the press reported based what they were told police sources: the night October 20, squad car responded call that someone was trying break into cars industrial area the southwest side. The officers found boy with knife the street. ignored their orders drop the knife. police spokesman described the boy terms that suggest was emotionally disturbed. (Hes got 100-yard stare. Hes staring blankly.) The responding officers didnt have Taser. Waiting for one arrive, they followed the boy their squad car, walked block 41st and Pulaski. second squad car arrived. The boy again refused drop the knife. The police tried use the two vehicles box him against construction fence Pulaski. punctured tire and damaged the front windshield one the police cars. Officers got out their vehicles. The boy approached them with the knife his hand. One the officers shot him the chest. was pronounced dead Mount Sinai Hospital. Several times month, stories such this one appear Chicago media. The basic elements are generally the same. black man shot Chicago police officer. Police sources the scene say the shooting was justified. The Independent Police Review Authority says investigating the incident. Then silence. After year two, IPRA issues report confirming that the shooting was indeed justified. This sharp contrast how the CPD handles other incidents violence. When someone killed civilian, the department goes great lengths keep the public informed. Surely, the public interest least strong, not stronger, when citizens are shot the police. Over the last decade, black Chicagoans were ten times more likely shot the police than whites. Decades have passed and hundreds African-Americans have been shot Chicago police since charges were last brought against officer for shooting while duty. The public interest information about these patterns could hardly more compelling. Last March, Kalven Chicago, the Illinois Appellate Court held that documents bearing allegations police abuse are public information. Following the decision, the Emanuel administration adopted new transparency policy that opened the police department the people historic ways. The Kalven decision limited closed police misconduct cases; doesn cover ongoing investigations. Yet the public interest the Citys investigation into police shooting far more intense the time the shooting than one two years later when the case closed and public attention has turned elsewhere. Consider the fate Laquan McDonald. have looked into the incident 41st and Pulaski. What have learned raises troubling questions about the all-too-familiar story justified shooting that police sources told the media. far have been able determine Laquan was ward the state with one speak for him. The site where was killed mostly vacant area closed off metal construction fence. Laquan posed immediate threat anyone. And there was nowhere for him run. According witness whose car was stopped Pulaski the unfolding drama, several officers got out their squad cars. With apparent provocation--the boy was shying away rather than lunging toward them--a white male officer shot Laquan, who fell the ground. After pause, the boy writhed the ground, the officer fired repeatedly into his body. The Cook County Medical Examiners Office ruled the death homicide, after the autopsy established that Laquan had died multiple gunshot wounds. Just how many bullet holes does the word multiple cover? There almost certainly video footage the incident. CPD policy requires officers activate their in-car cameras when pursuit. And its clear from both the police narrative and witness accounts that the squad cars the scene had clear perspectives the sequence events. (Its also possible that surveillance cameras the Burger King the northwest corner 41st and Pulaski and the Dunkin Donuts the southeast corner captured relevant footage.) Ultimately, the issue transparency this case turns the question being posed public demonstrations across the nation: how much we, society dedicated equality under law, value black lives. Demonstrators are not yet raising their voices behalf Laquan McDonald. Perhaps they should. call the City release all video footage the incident. Craig Futterman University Chicago Law School Jamie Kalven Invisible Institute December 2014 Forward this story friend Unsubscribe from this list The Invisible Institute 6100 Blackstone Chicago, 60637 From: Sent: To: Subject: Collins, Adam Tuesday, December 09, 2014 10:43 Maloney, Martin RE: Video Chicago police shooting Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Flagged That would the appropriate place, since they investigating. From: Maloney, Martin [mailto:Martin.Maloney@chicagopolice.org] Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 9:53 To: Collins, Adam Subject: Fwd: Video Chicago police shooting Just defer IPRA? Sent from iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Babwin, Don Date: December 2014 9:51:42 CST To: Maloney, Martin Subject: FW: Video Chicago police shooting Marty, are you guys going weigh this? Just let know. Video Chicago police shooting University Chicago Law Professor Craig Futterman and writer Jamie Kalven issued statement today calling the City Chicago release video footage the police shooting Laquan McDonald, 17-year-old black youth, October 20. the basis their investigation the incident, Futterman and Kalven say that there strong evidence that the shooting was not justified. Laquan McDonald was shot and killed police officer 41st and Pulaski. Spokesperson for the Fraternal Order Police, Pat Camden, said the boy was carrying knife and threatened the officers. witness disagrees, saying Laquan was shying away from the officers when was first shot. Then, according the witness, Laquan lay writhing the ground, the officer fired repeatedly into his body. Chicago Police Department policy requires officers activate their in-car cameras when pursuit. There almost certainly video footage the incident. Sources report that police officer repeatedly fired into the boy body lay the ground, said Futterman. they are correct, this isn case self defense. execution. The video should reveal the truth. Against the background series recent deaths black men the hands the police Ferguson, New York, and Cleveland, Futterman and Kalven call the City release all video footage the incident. They write: Ultimately, the issue transparency this case turns the question being posed public demonstrations across the nation: how much we, society dedicated equality under law, value the lives black lives? Craig Futterman Clinical Professor Law the University Chicago Law School, where directs the Civil Rights and Police Accountability Project the Mandel Legal Aid Clinic. Jamie Kalven, writer and human rights activist, director the Invisible Institute, journalistic production company. was the plaintiff Kalven Chicago, decision the Illinois Appeals Court earlier this year that opened police misconduct files the public. Read their full statement here: http://the.invisible.institute/news/2014/laquan-mcdonald This email was sent twebber@ap.org why did get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences The Invisible Institute 6100 Blackstone Chicago, 60637 USA The information contained this communication intended for the use the designated recipients named above. the reader this communication not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication error, and that any review, dissemination, distribution copying this communication strictly prohibited. you have received this communication error, please notify The Associated Press immediately telephone +1-212-621-1898 and delete this email. Thank you. [IP_US_DISC] msk dccc60c6d2c3a6438f0cf467d9a4938 From: Sent: To: Subject: Patton, Stephen Tuesday, December 09, 2014 11:37 Schrader, Lisa;Spielfogel, David;Rountree, Janey;Quinn, Kelley;Collins, Adam Police Issues; ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Completed This concerns one the two shootings some discussed yesterday and last evening the fatal shooting Ronald Johnson October 12, 2014 the 5300 block South King Drive. was given wrong information previously. fact, have been sued with respect this shooting. The complaint names Officer George Hernandez and the City defendants. initial status conference has been scheduled for January 26, 2015. have not been sued with respect the second police involved shooting discussed the fatal shooting LaQuan McDonald October 20, 2014 the 4100 block South Karlov. have again asked our lawyers the lookout for complaint that matter and notify immediately and when complaint filed. This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this e-mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this e-mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this e-mail error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any e-mail and printout thereof. From: Sent: To: Subject: Rountree, Janey Wednesday, December 10, 2014 11:48 Iweagwu, Tony FW: Pending IPRA Investigations USAO SAO Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Completed From: Rountree, Janey Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 1:09 To: Iweagwu, Tony Subject: FW: Pending IPRA Investigations USAO SAO From: Ando, Scott [mailto:Scott.Ando@iprachicago.org] Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 12:40 To: Rountree, Janey Cc: Mitchell Steven; Hirsch, Steven; Werth, Meera Subject: FW: Pending IPRA Investigations USAO SAO Janey, Here the list cases pending review either the SAO the USAO, well the ones which the was charged, indicated. Scott Ando This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this e-mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this e-mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this e-mail error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any e-mail and printout thereof. From: Hirsch, Steven Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 12:29 To: Ando, Scott Subject: Pending IPRA Investigations USAO SAO PENDING USAO/FBI (Total Log# 1060762 Log# 1045950 U#13-09 U#11-29 Lawryn Martinez Sierra (CHARGED) Log# 1057381 1054393 Brown (CHARGED) PENDING COOK COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY OFFICE REVIEW Non-Shootings (Total Log# 1059882 Log# 1069058 Log# 1069136 Cmdr. Evans (CHARGED) Yanez, Consentino, Floyd Chereso Posey Dodoo Police Involved Shootings (Total 20) Log# 1052718 1050919 1060844 1064738 1068046 1068271 1069086 1069651 1069981 1070142 1070168 1070445 1070600 1071166 1071168 1071524 1071970 1072125 1072297 1072342 U#12-09 U#11-58 U#13-10 U#13-33 U#14-07 U#14-10 U#14-13 U#14-15 U#14-18 U#14-20 U#14-23 U#14-25 U#14-26 U#14-29 U#14-30 U#14-31 U#14-34 U#14-36 U#14-38 U#14-39 (Officer Involved Shootings) Servin (CHARGED) Hernandez Cabral Belmontes Smith Walker Sabella Sanchez Pachnik Wrobel, Alonso, Kerr, Simmons Bentley Sgt. Walker Cosban Wagner, Mendoza Garza, Jr. Drozdel Davis Kelly Slechter Hunt Pasko, Wesselhoff Mateo Hernandez VanDyke Bard Davidson Cutrone Steven Hirsch Chief Staff Independent Police Review Authority 1615 Chicago Avenue, 4th Floor Chicago, 60622 (312) 746-3609 This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this e-mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this e-mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this email error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any e-mail and printout thereof. From: Sent: To: Subject: Collins, Adam Wednesday, December 10, 2014 11:57 Maloney, Martin RE: Media Inquiry Mary Mitchell Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Flagged Its still under investigation IPRA would right -------- Original message -------From: Maloney, Martin Date:12/10/2014 11:40 (GMT-06:00) To: Collins, Adam Subject: Media Inquiry Mary Mitchell Should defer her IPRA well, provide some sort statement? From: Mitchell, Mary [mailto:mmitchell@suntimes.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 11:31 To: Maloney, Martin Subject: Re: Deadline request Good morning: looking for CPD response the Invisible Institute and Professor Craig Futtermans call that the city release all video footage the policeinvolved shooting Laquan McDonald. The 17-year-old was killed October the Southwest Side. FOP Spokesman Pat Camden claimed the time that Laquan had knife. deadline today. would appreciate you could get back with statement. Mary Mitchell Mon, Dec 2014 4:18 PM, Maloney, Martin wrote: The Chicago Police Department will always protect residents right free speech and peaceful assembly. you saw, last weeks protests were peaceful, and CPD went great lengths ensure protesters first amendment rights, even shutting down major streets for the demonstrations. the 15-20 protests Chicago following the Ferguson decision, which involved hundreds not thousands participants, there were only three arrests. Over the past three years our Department has led return community policing build relationships between our officers and residents because community policing, well fostering stronger relationships with the communities all serve, the foundation our policing philosophy. background: Newburger, without warning provocation, pushed officer bicycle and then proceeded sit street, refusing comply with the officers directions. From: Mitchell, Mary [mailto:mmitchell@suntimes.com] Sent: Monday, December 01, 2014 1:59 To: Maloney, Martin Subject: Re: Deadline request Yes,for Tuesday column. Deadline p.m. Thanks Mon, Dec 2014 1:54 PM, Maloney, Martin wrote: look into it. What time your deadline? This for tomorrow? From: Mitchell, Mary [mailto:mmitchell@suntimes.com] Sent: Monday, December 01, 2014 1:44 To: Maloney, Martin Subject: Deadline request Martin, trying figure out how fairly well-known protester named Richard Grant Newburger got himself arrested charged with felony aggravated battery against police officer during last weeks protest State Street. was released I-bond and will court Wednesday. Was the harsh penalty part strategy deter protesters from crossing the line? (He allegedly stepped into the street carring banner) Are there any facts from the police report that you can share? Accrding Grant, detective ased him What the f*** were you thinking out there stirring the savages? Thanks, Mary From: Sent: To: Subject: Collins, Adam Wednesday, December 10, 2014 8:33 Schrader, Lisa;Rountree, Janey;Quinn, Kelley;Spielfogel, David;Ewing, Clothilde;Patton, Stephen;Rendina, Michael;Matt Hynes Re: Crains: Chicago police have video teen shooting, lets see it: advocates Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Completed Questions surround Chicago Police fatal shooting teen: Mitchell MARY MITCHELL December 10, 2014 7:08PM Updated: December 10, 2014 7:54PM Few people know Laquan McDonald name. Yet the only thing that separates the 17-year-old from Staten Island Eric Garner and Ferguson Michael Brown geography. Oct. 20, the black teen was fatally shot white Chicago police officer the city Southwest Side. While hundreds Chicago have marched the name Garner and Brown, McDonald death remains mystery. There were smiling photos McDonald, who died ward the state, accompanying the brief media reports his death. There was only photograph the police car and yellow tape blocking off the dark street. According reports, Chicago Lawn District officers responded call about someone breaking into cars the 4100 block South Karlov. Officers found the 17-year-old with strange gaze about him carrying knife which refused drop when police ordered him so, said Pat Camden, spokesman for the police union. For while, police followed the teen, and eventually were able use their squad cars box him against fence near 41st and Pulaski. officer shot him the chest when refused comply with orders drop the knife and continued approach the officers, Camden said. The Cook County Medical Examiner determined McDonald had multiple gunshot wounds and ruled his death homicide. Witnesses have told University Chicago professor and investigative journalist that rather than threatening officers, the teen was shying away and that officer continued shoot McDonald lay the ground. being told that there video being kept under lock and key the young man being shot down like dog the street, said Craig Futterman, founder the Civil Rights and Police Accountability Project the University Chicago Mandel Aid Clinic. Chicago Police Department spokesman declined answer questions about the case confirm the existence video. The police-involved shooting was handed off the Independent Police Review Authority IPRA known. Wednesday, spokesman for IPRA also would not comment this pending investigation. won see anything for months, said Futterman, referring the average time takes for IPRA finish investigation. Futterman calling demonstrators raise their voices behalf Laquan. When there high profile case involving civilian, the police department going provide information because the public interest. Isn the public interest when 17-year-old African-American boy life taken police officer? asked. Meanwhile, whether spurred the police crisis unfolding across the nation, criticism, IPRA the midst revising its procedures. New cases would categorized. The officer-involved shooting would receive the highest priority followed excessive force cases where there are significant injuries, said IPRA spokesman Larry Merritt. Futterman and Jamie Kalven, investigative reporter who routinely looks into allegations police abuse, are calling the Chicago Police Department immediately release any video footage may have the shooting. The depth distrust between community and the police cannot greater than what is. The only way deal with that mistrust openness and not secrecy, Futterman said. Kalven, who was plaintiff landmark lawsuit that resulted police misconduct files being opened the public, agrees. The healthy way responding and the way restores confidence and trust open and transparent... think there are serious, serious questions about what happened Laquan McDonald, said. Those questions deserve answers now rather than later. Email: marym@suntimes.com From: Schrader, Lisa Sent: Tuesday, December 2014 3:31 To: Rountree, Janey; Quinn, Kelley; Spielfogel, David; Ewing, Clothilde; Patton, Stephen; Rendina, Michael; Collins, Adam; Matt Hynes Subject: Crains: Chicago police have video teen shooting, lets see it: advocates http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20141209/NEWS04/141209736/if chicago police have video teen shooting lets see advocates Chicago police have video teen shooting, lets see it: advocates Claire Bushey December 09, 2014 The death black Chicago teenager shot police was likely captured squad car video cameras, and the city should release the footage almost certainly has, law professor and journalist say. The victim, Laquan McDonald, 17, was killed Oct. 41st and Pulaski, according news reports. Police followed him the location from several blocks away, then used their squad cars try box him against fence. was shot after allegedly refusing drop knife; autopsy found died multiple gunshot wounds. McDonalds death may have gone down just another entry Chicagos crowded crime blotter that is, until recent controversies Ferguson, Mo. and Staten Island, N.Y. roiled public opinion about the relationship between police and the communities they serve. The nationwide conversation sparked the deaths Michael Brown Ferguson and Eric Garner New York cast McDonalds death Chicago new light. Craig Futterman, who started the Civil Rights and Police Accountability Project the University Chicago Law School, says the news reports and official narrative related McDonalds shooting didnt sound right, and and independent Chicago journalist Jamie Kalven aimed start public conversation the right way handle the release information related open investigation. Because Chicago Police Department policy requires officers turn their squad car cameras when pursuing suspect, video almost certainly exists the shooting, says Futterman, who, along with Kalven, working call attention the McDonald case. The two men say that eyewitness told them that video, exists, would show the teen being repeatedly shot lay the ground. Its question when this video comes out opposed whether, and when does will blow what happened Ferguson away, Futterman said. The call for the footage comes protesters have marched Chicago and other cities, outraged the deaths black men the hands police officers. Futterman and Kalven wrote statement the website the Invisible Institute, Chicago based journalistic production company, that the issue transparency (the McDonald) case turns the question being posed public demonstrations across the nation: how much we, society dedicated equality under law, value black lives. THE BOTTOM LINE There are many opportunities find video police shooting cases, whether from traffic cameras security cameras private businesses, said James Montgomery Sr., founder law firm James Montgomery Associates the Loop, which has police brutality practice. Officers often try collect such footage the immediate aftermath incident. lawsuit filed, plaintiffs lawyers can demand those videos produced court. The bottom line is, you can get that footage the city has it, Mr. Montgomery said. The Chicago Police Department and city law department referred questions the Independent Police Review Authority, city agency that investigates incidents reported police misconduct separately from the police department. general, the agency doesnt release information open investigations for fear could hinder such probes, which take months bare minimum, spokesman Larry Merritt said. Futterman founded the University Chicagos Civil Rights and Police Accountability Project. was part the legal team that represented Kalven successful Freedom Information Act case, which the Illinois Appellate Court ruled March that city records related police misconduct are public information. Since then they have worked with Stephen Patton, who has headed the citys law department since leaving Kirkland Ellis 2011, develop policy about what information release and when regarding police shootings and police misconduct. The two sides disagree how handle information related open investigations. Theres still number open questions that were not resolved regard transparency, and this was one them, Futterman said. ### This mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this mail error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any mail and printout thereof. From: Sent: To: Subject: Collins, Adam Tuesday, December 23, 2014 3:03 Maloney, Martin RE: Updated FOIAs-Week 12/22 Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Flagged You might reach out Marion. She really easy work with and she going down weird path you might able talk her through it. From: Maloney, Martin [mailto:Martin.Maloney@chicagopolice.org] Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 11:15 To: Collins, Adam Subject: FW: Updated FOIAs-Week 12/22 Let know when you want talk. From: Rottner, Jennifer Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2014 11:14 To: Maloney, Martin Subject: Updated FOIAs-Week 12/22 14-5776 (William Lee-Chicago Tribune) *sent out December 22, 2014 Requester asked for additional documents filed under the report list attachments. These documents include: The initiation report, which includes all initiation documents. (Item #4) 2)Statement Officer Toni Shytell (#54) and the reinterview Officer Shytell (Item #60) Statement police Officer Kendra Pepper (Item #123) Interview with Capt. Kenneth Johnson (Item #57) Arrest inventory sheet (Item #46). CPD provided letter denying this request full. This due the court order issued October 29th, 2014 that precludes the release the requested documents the Department. 14-5803 (Steve Miller-WBBM) *sent out December 22nd, 2014 Requester asked for the name the person who tackled New Orleans Saints fan (Richard Krohnke) Solider Field after Krohnke pushed Bears Chairman George McCaskey. CPD provided the original case incident report associated with the individual referenced the FOIA request (Richard Krohnke). Original case incident report includes summary the incident (which that Krohnke pushed the victim from behind while being escorted from the victims seats Soldier Field) 14-5867 (Samira Kanacevic-WBBM) *this being sent OLA for approval Requester asked for any 911 calls from robbery/fatal shooting that happened 12/21/14 about 5:40 the 7200 block South Hermitage, well any surveillance video and documents related this incident. CPD provided the original case incident report which includes summary the incident (which that R/O arrived the scene find Victim bleeding from the head/face and laying the ground. was transported Holy Cross Hospital where was pronounced dead. Victim explained that two offenders tried sell them weed. When they refused, the offenders announced robbery and ordered both victims lay the ground. Victim was hit the head several times with revolver and had his wallet and money stolen. Victim started walk away after being ordered the ground and that when was shot. The offenders then fled foot.) Because the criminal investigation remains open and ongoing, additional records were withheld. Also, there were responsive records far surveillance video 911 calls for this incident. 14-5841b (Brian Slodysko-Sun Times) *this being sent OLA for approval Requester asked for police report, along with any supplemental reports for the arrest Timothy Masterson 1/29/12. CPD provided partially redacted copies the requested reports. Arrest report details that the offender was placed custody signed complaints that displayed 9MM glock and told the complainant Drive Ill blow your head off, putting the complainant reasonable apprehension receiving battery. Offender was taken the 020th District for processing. Original case report incidents includes summary the incident (complainant informed police that the passenger his cab looked like had just gotten fight and was concerned would harm him. The officer observed the offender leaning forward the back the cab with object that looked like the muzzle gun. The officer ordered the offender drop the weapon-which did the front seat the cab. Complainant then ran out the cab. Offender was taken into custody). 14-5635 (Pam Jones-CBS) and 14-5636 (Steve Miller-WBBM) *this being sent OLA for approval *NOTE: Both requesters asked for the same thing and will getting the same response back from CPD Requesters asked for any and all police related video related the shooting death 17-year old Laquan McDonald. CPD provided letter stating their requests had been denied because IPRA investigation still ongoing. 14-5541 (Marion Brooks-NBC) *this being sent OLA for approval Requester asked for documents sufficient show all community alerts from all Districts related child luring, attempted kidnapping and missing children and teens (up 18) since the records have been kept. CPD provided 343 pages documents compiled Bureau Detectives (after requester narrowed her request). Jennifer Rottner Assistant Director Office News Affairs 312-745-6110 From: Sent: To: Subject: Schrader, Lisa Tuesday, January 20, 2015 8:18 Patton, Stephen;Rountree, Janey Re: ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL Thanks. Sent from BlackBerry smartphone. From: Patton, Stephen Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 7:28 To: Schrader, Lisa; Rountree, Janey Subject: ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL FYI. From: Platt, Thomas Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 4:30 To: Patton, Stephen; Dunn, James; Notz, Jane Cc: Franklin, Liza Subject: Fatal Shooting video, 4000 Pulaski Dear Steve, Thomas Platt Deputy Corporation Counsel Federal Civil Rights Division LaSalle Street, Suite 900 Chicago, Illinois 60602 312 744 4833 This mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this mail error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any mail and printout thereof. This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this e-mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this e-mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this e-mail error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any e-mail and printout thereof. This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this e-mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this e-mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this e-mail error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any e-mail and printout thereof. From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Flag: Flag Status: Breymaier, Shannon Tuesday, February 10, 2015 8:25 Collins, Adam;Schrader, Lisa;Ewing, Clothilde;Rountree, Janey;Patton, Stephen;Quinn, Kelley;Darling, Leslie Re: Sixteen Shots: Chicago police have told their version how 17-year-old black teen Laquan McDonald died. The autopsy tells different story. Follow Flagged +Leslie From: Collins, Adam Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2015 8:23:14 To: Schrader, Lisa; Ewing, Clothilde; Rountree, Janey; Patton, Stephen; Quinn, Kelley; Breymaier, Shannon Subject: Sixteen Shots: Chicago police have told their version how year old black teen Laquan McDonald died. The autopsy tells different story. FYI http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2015/02/laquan_mcdonald_shooting_a_ recently_obtained_autopsy_report_on_the_dead.html Sixteen Shots Chicago police have told their version how 17-year-old black teen Laquan McDonald died. The autopsy tells different story. Jamie Kalven autopsy tells story. The genre mystery: narrative set motion corpse. The pathologist narrator investigates the cause death precise, descriptive prose that ultimately allows the dead testify about what happened them. the case Laquan McDonald, year old black youth killed Chicago police Oct. 20, 2014, the autopsy raises questions not only about how died, but about how the Chicago Police Department has handled the case since. While does not provide all the details what transpired that night, the autopsy makes one thing clear: The account the incident given the police cannot true. Here what police the scene told reporters: around 9:45 p.m., squad car responded call that someone was trying break into cars industrial area the southwest side Chicago. The officers found boy, Laquan McDonald, standing the street with knife. They observed him stabbing the tires vehicle. When they ordered him drop the knife, ignored them and walked away, down the street. Pat Camden, longtime Chicago Police Department press spokesman who now performs that function for the police union, later described McDonald having had strange gaze about him ... hes got 100 yard stare ... hes staring blankly. The responding officers didnt have Taser. Waiting for one arrive, they followed McDonald their vehicle. second squad car arrived. McDonald again refused drop the knife. The police tried use the two vehicles box him against construction fence Pulaski Road. punctured tire and damaged the front windshield one the police cars. Officers got out their vehicles. McDonald lunged them with the knife. One the officers shot him the chest. 10:42 p.m., was pronounced dead nearby hospital. The officers are responding somebody with knife crazed condition, who stabs out tires vehicle and tires squad car, Camden said the scene. You obviously arent going sit down and have cup coffee with them. very serious threat the officers, and leaves them choice that point but defend themselves. The Chicago press dutifully reported the police account the incident. The reporter for the local NBC station called clear cut case self defense. was also reported that the Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA), the city agency charged with investigating police shootings, would conduct investigation, does the case every police involved shooting. its broad outlines, this familiar Chicago story: black American shot Chicago police officer. police source says the shooting was justified. IPRA announces investigating. Then silence. After year two, IPRA issues report confirming that the shooting was indeed justified. The statistics are stunning. According IPRA reports, Chicago police officers shoot, average, several residents month. Roughly percent those shot are black. Civil rights lawyers and investigative journalists talked who have covered the Chicago police for decades cannot remember the last time criminal charges were brought against Chicago police officer for shooting while duty. Sometimes before the story police shooting evaporates into silence, briefly hear the voice family member friend trying find words describe who the victim was questioning the shooting. Not the case Laquan McDonald. ward the state, appears not have left much trace the world. any rate, there was one speak for him during the brief moment media attention occasioned his death. The press coverage did, however, contain couple particulars that didnt meld with the police narrative. witness, Alma Benitez, was quoted saying that the shooting was unnecessary, because number officers were present and they had control the situation. was super exaggerated, she said. You didnt need that many cops begin with. They didnt need shoot him. They didnt. They basically had him face face. There was purpose why they had shoot him. The other detail odds with the police narrative mentioned passing couple news reports without comment was that the Cook County Medical Examiner had ruled that McDonald died multiple gunshot wounds, not the chest wound that the CPD had described. The question the press didnt ask how many gunshot wounds are covered the word multiple? has now been definitively answered the recently finalized autopsy report, which have obtained via Freedom Information Act request: Laquan McDonald was shot times. (Continued from Page Before mapping each the gunshot wounds minute detail, the report describes Laquan McDonald. Six feet tall and 180 pounds, had been wearing blue jeans and black hooded sweatshirt. had dreadlocks, the longest which was five inches. was, before his encounter with the police, good health. tattoo his upper right arm read Quan. Another the back his right hand read Good Son. And the back his left hand were pair dice and YOLO the acronym for you only live once. The description each the gunshot wounds exhaustive, noting where the bullet entered the body, the damage did tissue and bone, where exited the body, and its direction. The numbering the wounds the report arbitrary; without regard sequence severity. Here summary: Gunshot wound the left scalp. (Directionality cannot determined.) Gunshot wound the neck. (The direction left right, slightly front back and slightly downward.) Gunshot wound the left chest. (The direction front back, right left and downward.) Gunshot wound the right chest. (The direction front back, left right and slightly downward.) Gunshot wound the left elbow. (The direction left right, back front and slightly upward.) Gunshot wound the right upper arm. (The direction back front, downward and slightly left right.) Gunshot wound the left forearm. (The direction back front, slightly right left and slightly downward.) Gunshot wound the lateral right upper leg. (The direction right left, downward and slightly front back.) Gunshot wound the left upper back. (The direction right left and downward with significant forward backward deviation.) 10. Gunshot wound the left elbow. (The direction left right and downward with significant forward backward deviation.) 11. Gunshot wound the posterior right upper arm. (The direction right left, downward and slightly front back.) 12. Gunshot wound the right arm. (The direction back front and upward with significant lateral deviation.) 13. Gunshot wound the right forearm. (The direction upward and slightly back front with significant lateral deviation.) 14. Gunshot wound the right hand. (The direction slightly left right and slightly upward with significant forward backward deviation.) 15. Gunshot wound the right lower back. (The direction back front, right left and upward.) 16. Gunshot wound the right upper leg. (The direction left right and front back with significant vertical deviation.) How could incident that began with the responding officers assessing the situation and deciding they needed Taser end few minutes later with bullets ripping through Laquan McDonalds body from different directions? Did more than one officer fire? That might explain the bullets entering from different directions. did single officer empty full magazine? Perhaps McDonald was rolling around the ground, which case bullets fired from single position might have entered his body from different directions. Whatever happened, its very difficult square the police narrative with the facts established the silent testimony Laquan McDonalds corpse. And there more: recently spoke with witness, who asked that not use his name for fear police reprisals and who has also reported his story IPRA. said came upon the unfolding drama the moment when McDonald was boxed police cars and the construction fence. From this point forward, his version events diverges sharply from that the police. From this witness perspective, McDonald didnt pose immediate threat anyone, and had nowhere run. Several officers got out their squad cars, says. McDonald was shying away from the police rather than moving toward them, according this witness, when white male officer shot him. fell the ground. There was pause. Then the officer fired again and again and again. The witness counted, thought, six more shots, but was uncertain whether other officers were also firing. Almost immediately, number police cars arrived the scene, blocking the witnesss view. The police didnt interview him take his name. Although the witness adamant that McDonald was moving away from the police and not lunging toward them, lets assume the officers assessment risk was correct. There rule thumb law enforcement known the foot rule the distance attacker with knife can cover before his intended target, armed with holstered sidearm, can reasonably expected get off accurate shot. Perhaps that justified the first even the first few shots, but what possible justification could there for the barrage bullets that followed? This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this e-mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this e-mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this e-mail error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any e-mail and printout thereof. This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this e-mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this e-mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this e-mail error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any e-mail and printout thereof. From: Sent: To: Subject: Maloney, Martin Tuesday, February 10, 2015 9:45 Collins, Adam FW: Seeking comment police-involved shooting Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Flagged assume defer IPRA but wanted check with you and make sure you aware it. Mon, Feb 2015 10:31 PM, Jamie Kalven wrote: Dear Martin Maloney, journalist about file article police-involved shooting and want seek comment from the Department. The incident occurred October 20, 2014. According the police account the scene, young man named Laquan McDonald lunged police officer with knife. The officer shot him the chest. Later that night, McDonald died Mount Sinai Hospital. Through FOIA request, recently obtained the autopsy report McDonald. indicates was shot sixteen times, front and back. article focuses questions raised the inconsistencies between the autopsy report and the police account what happened October 20. Can you shed any light this? Does the Department have comment? Many thanks, Jamie Kalven From: Sent: To: Subject: Price Wednesday, February 11, 2015 4:28 Maloney; Martin; Roussell; James M.; Bazarek; William Laquan McDonald shooting: recently obtained autopsy report the dead teen complicates the Chicago Police Departments story. http://www.slate.com/articles/news and politics/politics/2015/02/laquan mcdonald shooting recently obtained utopsy report the dead.html From: Sent: To: Subject: Price, Ralph Wednesday, February 11, 2015 4:32 Franklin, Liza;Peters, Lynda;Platt, Thomas Laquan McDonald shooting: recently obtained autopsy report the dead teen complicates the Chicago Police Department story. http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2015/02/laquan_mcdonald_shooting_a_recently_obtained_a utopsy_report_on_the_dead.3.html From: Sent: To: Subject: Patton, Stephen Wednesday, February 11, 2015 5:46 Ralph Price Re: Laquan McDonald shooting: recently obtained autopsy report the dead teen complicates the Chicago Police Department story. Thanks. ________________________________________ From: Price, Ralph Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 4:27:53 To: Patton, Stephen Subject: Laquan McDonald shooting: recently obtained autopsy report the dead teen complicates the Chicago Police Department story. http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2015/02/laquan_mcdonald_shooting_a_recently_obtained_a utopsy_report_on_the_dead.html From: Sent: To: Subject: Ando, Scott Wednesday, February 11, 2015 9:53 Rountree, Janey;Collins, Adam FW: McDonald Shooting Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Completed Just heads case you have not seen this. Scott Ando This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this e-mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this e-mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this e-mail error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any e-mail and printout thereof. From: Hirsch, Steven Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 9:20 To: Ando, Scott; Mitchell Steven; Merritt, Larry Subject: McDonald Shooting Article released yesterday Jamie Kalven. Took opportunity give IPRA quick shot, but focus PD. Hopefully, SAO/USAO with moving forward soon. http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2015/02/laquan_mcdonald_shooting_a_recently_obtained_autops y_report_on_the_dead.html Steven Hirsch Chief Staff Independent Police Review Authority 1615 Chicago Avenue, 4th Floor Chicago, 60622 Main Line (312) 746-3609 Direct Line (312)746-0149 This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this e-mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this e-mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this email error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any e-mail and printout thereof. From: Sent: To: Subject: Maloney, Martin Monday, February 23, 2015 2:39 Collins, Adam RE: Mary Mitchell Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Flagged Not sure, she just said early deadline that which sure you saw. can press her more specific. From: Collins, Adam [mailto:Adam.Collins@cityofchicago.org] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 2:38 To: Maloney, Martin Subject: RE: Mary Mitchell Thanks. What her deadline? From: Maloney, Martin [mailto:Martin.Maloney@chicagopolice.org] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 2:37 To: Collins, Adam Subject: Mary Mitchell Importance: High From: Mitchell, Mary [mailto:mmitchell@suntimes.com] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 2:35 To: Maloney, Martin Subject: Re: Question Yes--and facing early deadline that. Mary Mon, Feb 23, 2015 2:14 PM, Maloney, Martin wrote: What your deadline for this? Are you writing for tomorrow? From: Mitchell, Mary [mailto:mmitchell@suntimes.com] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 2:13 To: Maloney, Martin Subject: Re: Question Martin, would like get official response from the Chicago Police Depatment regarding the autopsy report Laquan McDonald. According reporting Jamie Kalven and Professor Chris Futterman, the report shows Laquan was shot times. wrote about this case couple months ago. that time raised questions about videotape that allegedly captured the incident, and why the department refusing release the videotape the public. Mary Mitchell 312-321-2585 Thanks This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this e-mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this e-mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this e-mail error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any e-mail and printout thereof. From: Sent: To: Subject: Maloney, Martin Monday, February 23, 2015 4:06 Collins, Adam FW: Question Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Flagged FYI p.m for Mary (supposedly). From: Mitchell, Mary [mailto:mmitchell@suntimes.com] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 4:05 To: Maloney, Martin Subject: Re: Question Sorry, --- p,m. Mon, Feb 23, 2015 2:45 PM, Maloney, Martin wrote: Ok, what time? From: Mitchell, Mary [mailto:mmitchell@suntimes.com] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 2:35 To: Maloney, Martin Subject: Re: Question Yes--and facing early deadline that. Mary Mon, Feb 23, 2015 2:14 PM, Maloney, Martin wrote: Ok, Mary. What your deadline for this? Are you writing for tomorrow? From: Mitchell, Mary [mailto:mmitchell@suntimes.com] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 2:13 To: Maloney, Martin Subject: Re: Question Martin, would like get official response from the Chicago Police Depatment regarding the autopsy report Laquan McDonald. According reporting Jamie Kalven and Professor Chris Futterman, the report shows Laquan was shot times. wrote about this case couple months ago. that time raised questions about videotape that allegedly captured the incident, and why the department refusing release the videotape the public. Mary Mitchell 312-321-2585 Thanks Thu, Dec 18, 2014 1:54 PM, Mitchell, Mary wrote: there reason why the CPD not identifying the police officer suspended for blasting Sweet Home Alabama. Did you make decision not disclose the identity media? Thanks Mary Mitchell From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Collins, Adam Monday, February 23, 2015 4:29 Quinn, Kelley Update_List;Darling, Leslie;Rountree, Janey;Maloney, Martin (Martin.Maloney@chicagopolice.org) RE: Press inquiry: CPD shooting Kelley and talked. Mary column for tomorrow likely follow her the same path the one she did December basically that there are lot unanswered questions this case and Kalven saying those questions are concerning, and that the investigation should conducted with full transparency. will likely ask why shots were fired. Below Mary December column. Any issues with the CPD statement? Mary deadline pm. All police involved shootings are investigated the Independent Police Review Authority and would inappropriate for comment while their investigation ongoing. Questions surround Chicago Police fatal shooting teen Posted: 12/16/2014, 12:46pm MARY MITCHELL Sun-Times columnist Few people know Laquan McDonald name. Yet the only thing that separates the 17-year-old from Staten Island Eric Garner and Ferguson Michael Brown geography. Oct. 20, the black teen was fatally shot white Chicago police officer the city Southwest Side. While hundreds Chicago have marched the name Garner and Brown, McDonald death remains mystery. There were smiling photos McDonald, who died ward the state, accompanying the brief media reports his death. There was only photograph the police car and yellow tape blocking off the dark street. According reports, Chicago Lawn District officers responded call about someone breaking into cars the 4100 block South Karlov. Officers found the 17-year-old with strange gaze about him carrying knife which refused drop when police ordered him so, said Pat Camden, spokesman for the police union. For while, police followed the teen, and eventually were able use their squad cars box him against fence near 41st and Pulaski. officer shot him the chest when refused comply with orders drop the knife and continued approach the officers, Camden said. The Cook County Medical Examiner determined McDonald had multiple gunshot wounds and ruled his death homicide. Witnesses have told University Chicago professor and investigative journalist that rather than threatening officers, the teen was shying away and that officer continued shoot McDonald lay the ground. being told that there video being kept under lock and key the young man being shot down like dog the street, said Craig Futterman, founder the Civil Rights and Police Accountability Project the University Chicago Mandel Aid Clinic. Chicago Police Department spokesman declined answer questions about the case confirm the existence video. The police-involved shooting was handed off the Independent Police Review Authority IPRA known. Wednesday, spokesman for IPRA also would not comment this pending investigation. won see anything for months, said Futterman, referring the average time takes for IPRA finish investigation. Futterman calling demonstrators raise their voices behalf Laquan. When there high profile case involving civilian, the police department going provide information because the public interest. Isn the public interest when 17-year-old African-American boy life taken police officer? asked. Meanwhile, whether spurred the police crisis unfolding across the nation, criticism, IPRA the midst revising its procedures. New cases would categorized. The officer-involved shooting would receive the highest priority followed excessive force cases where there are significant injuries, said IPRA spokesman Larry Merritt. Futterman and Jamie Kalven, investigative reporter who routinely looks into allegations police abuse, are calling the Chicago Police Department immediately release any video footage may have the shooting. The depth distrust between community and the police cannot greater than what is. The only way deal with that mistrust openness and not secrecy, Futterman said. Kalven, who was plaintiff landmark lawsuit that resulted police misconduct files being opened the public, agrees. The healthy way responding and the way restores confidence and trust open and transparent think there are serious, serious questions about what happened Laquan McDonald, said. Those questions deserve answers now rather than later. From: Quinn, Kelley Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 4:06 To: Collins, Adam Cc: Update_List; Darling, Leslie; Rountree, Janey; Maloney, Martin (Martin.Maloney@chicagopolice.org) Subject: Re: Press inquiry: CPD shooting Tarrah, Can you call Mary and find out where shes going with this? Feb 23, 2015, 3:47 PM, Collins, Adam wrote: Mary Mitchell doing column for tomorrow about the Laquan McDonald officer involved shooting. Mary specifically asking for comment about the findings the autopsy report which show that McDonald was shot times the front, side and back. She has written about this issue before, and is, again, following comments from attorney Jamie Kalven. For reference, here the post did couple weeks ago. http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2015/02/laquan_mcdonald_shooting_a_rece ntly_obtained_autopsy_report_on_the_dead.html She has not reached out IPRA. Below CPD response. have spoken with Leslie and Janey already. Mary deadline. Any issues? 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From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Collins, Adam Monday, February 23, 2015 6:46 Schrader, Lisa;Update_List Darling, Leslie;Rountree, Janey;Maloney, Martin (Martin.Maloney@chicagopolice.org) RE: Press inquiry: CPD shooting Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Completed Heres the story Report: Chicago Police shoot teen times Posted: 02/23/2015, 06:14pm Mary Mitchell Chicago police officers shot Laquan McDonald times, according autopsy report recently obtained organization pressuring the police department clear questions about the youth death. Jamie Kalven, the Invisible Institute, Chicago-based journalistic production company, and Craig Futterman, University Chicago professor, have challenged the police version how the 17-year-old McDonald ended dead. While national attention was focused the Michael Brown police-involved shooting case Ferguson, Mo., and the Eric Garner police chokehold death New York, few people seemed care about what happened McDonald. McDonald allegedly had knife and was slashing car tires when police encountered him the night Oct. 20, 2014. Pat Camden, spokesman for the Fraternal Order Police, who routinely turns the scene speak reporters after police shootings, described McDonald having strange gaze about him. told reporters police officers used squad car try and box McDonald against fence near 41st and Pulaski officer shot him the chest when refused comply with orders drop the knife and continued approach the officers, Camden told Chicago Sun-Times reporter. But the autopsy report, which the Invisible Institute obtained via the Freedom Information Act, appears suggest McDonald wasn just shot the chest. His body was riddled with bullets. According the autopsy, McDonald had gunshot wounds the left scalp, neck, left chest, right chest, left elbow, right upper arm, left forearm, right upper leg, left upper back, left elbow, posterior right upper arm, right arm, right forearm, right hand, right lower back, right upper leg. How could incident that began with the responding officers assessing the situation and deciding they needed Taser end few minutes later with bullets ripping through Laquan McDonald body from different directions? asked Kalven lengthy article posted Slate.com. Did more than one officer fire? did single officer empty full magazine? asked. with all police-involved shootings, this incident being reviewed the Independent Police Review Authority. Unfortunately, usually takes year months for that agency investigate police-involved shooting. During that long delay, reporters typically move other topics But Kalven and Futterman, who founded the Civil Rights and Police Accountability Project the University Chicago Mandel Clinic, are not going away. December, the pair called the Chicago Police Department release video footage that was recorded dashboard camera that was supposed officers pursued McDonald. Kalven also was plaintiff landmark lawsuit that resulted police misconduct files being opened the public. The decision whether not release the video ultimately rests with Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Kalven noted, pointing out the mayor re-election bid. would irresponsible make assumptions about how police handled this incident. But ridiculous that takes long sort out police-involved shooting, particularly when 17-year-old shot times. Monday, spokesman for the Chicago Police Department said would inappropriate for the police comment this ongoing investigation. But last November, police officers Ferguson struggled keep street demonstrations peaceful, Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said had instructed his supervisors keep the public the loop following high-profile incidents. the absence information, there vacuum that can get filled with rumor, innuendo and outright lies, said. How the police department handles this latest revelation about McDonald death will test those words. -------- Original message -------From: Collins, Adam Date:02/23/2015 5:00 (GMT-06:00) To: Schrader, Lisa , Update_List Cc: Darling, Leslie , Rountree, Janey , Maloney, Martin (Martin.Maloney@chicagopolice.org) Subject: RE: Press inquiry: CPD shooting Thanks. CPD will move this now From: Schrader, Lisa Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 4:58 To: Collins, Adam; Update_List Cc: Darling, Leslie; Rountree, Janey; Maloney, Martin (Martin.Maloney@chicagopolice.org) Subject: RE: Press inquiry: CPD shooting good here. From: Collins, Adam Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 3:48 To: Update_List Cc: Darling, Leslie; Rountree, Janey; Maloney, Martin (Martin.Maloney@chicagopolice.org) Subject: Press inquiry: CPD shooting Mary Mitchell doing column for tomorrow about the Laquan McDonald officer involved shooting. Mary specifically asking for comment about the findings the autopsy report which show that McDonald was shot times the front, side and back. She has written about this issue before, and is, again, following comments from attorney Jamie Kalven. For reference, here the post did couple weeks ago. http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2015/02/laquan_mcdonald_shooting_a_recently_obtained_a utopsy_report_on_the_dead.html She has not reached out IPRA. Below CPD response. have spoken with Leslie and Janey already. Mary deadline. Any issues? 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From: Maloney, Martin [martin.maloney@chicagopolice.org] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 7:20 BCC: adam.collins@cityofchicago.org; david.harris@chicagopolice.org; garry.mccarthy@chicagopolice.org;fames.roussell@chicagopolice.org; robert.tracy@chicagopolice.org; alfonza.wysinger@chicagopolice.org; nwsaffr@chicagopolice.org; alexander.stinites@chicagopolice.org; kelley.quinn@cityofchicago.org; shannon.breymaier@cityofchicago.org; robert.kane@chicagopolice.org;Jennifer.rottner@chicagopolice.org; Subject: Tomorrows News MSNBC: Rachel Maddow doing segment tonight allegations improper interrogations/false arrest made against retired CPD detective Richard Zuley, who also served Guantanamo Bay interrogator. Her piece will based off two stories published The Guardian, which are one-sided and based information almost solely from the plaintiffs attorney. CPD pushed back, telling them all the inaccuracies the story. For the record statement, said among other things, that the Chicago Police Department has zero tolerance for misconduct, and has instituted series internal initiatives and reforms ensure past incidents police misconduct are not repeated. ST: Mary Mitchell writing about the Laquan McDonald officer involved shooting. CPD told her all police involved shootings are investigated the Independent Police Review Authority and would inappropriate for comment while their investigation ongoing. From: Sent: To: Subject: Breymaier, Shannon Monday, February 23, 2015 7:54 Breymaier, Shannon Tomorrows News Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Completed TUESDAY Everyone: Election coverage All TVs: Stories about DOB taking more landlords emergency heat court following inspections from this weekend. Cmsr. Davis did interviews with NBC5, WGN9 and FOX32. NBC5/Rogers: Story about how Block superstation project which began 2006 and was halted 2008 has been waste taxpayer dollars. CTA noted that project was conceived and constructed under previous mayor and CTA administration, which halted construction nearly seven years ago. Since 2011, the current CTA administration has put additional funding toward the Block station, and maintenance/upkeep costs for the unheated, unlighted space have been extremely minimal. WBBM/Tafoya: Story CPS parameters place for determining weather related cancellations, and CPS consults with City Hall making those decisions. MSNBC/Maddow: Segment allegations improper interrogations/false arrest made against retired CPD detective Richard Zuley, who also served Guantanamo Bay interrogator. Her piece will based off two stories published The Guardian, which are one sided and based information almost solely from the plaintiff attorney. CPD pushed back, telling them all the inaccuracies the story. CPD said have zero tolerance for misconduct, and have instituted series internal initiatives and reforms ensure past incidents police misconduct are not repeated. CT/Hilkevitch: Coverage DNAInfo reporter Meryl Williams sexual harassment and alleged attempted abduction cab driver December. BACP has been working with the victim. The case was just and the driver was found liable 5.08(a) discourteous conduct and 5.08(b)is abusive behavior and was imposed with $840 fine plus day suspension. Story will affirm BACP handling the efforts and the outcome. ST/Mitchell: Story about the Laquan McDonald officer involved shooting. CPD said all police involved shootings are investigated IPRA and would inappropriate for comment while their investigation ongoing. RedEye/Swartz: Story about upcoming construction Loop BRT project. Story essentially recap what has been public already. 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From: Sent: To: Subject: Breymaier, Shannon Monday, February 23, 2015 7:54 Breymaier, Shannon Tomorrows News Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Completed TUESDAY Everyone: Election coverage All TVs: Stories about DOB taking more landlords emergency heat court following inspections from this weekend. Cmsr. Davis did interviews with NBC5, WGN9 and FOX32. NBC5/Rogers: Story about how Block superstation project which began 2006 and was halted 2008 has been waste taxpayer dollars. CTA noted that project was conceived and constructed under previous mayor and CTA administration, which halted construction nearly seven years ago. Since 2011, the current CTA administration has put additional funding toward the Block station, and maintenance/upkeep costs for the unheated, unlighted space have been extremely minimal. WBBM/Tafoya: Story CPS parameters place for determining weather related cancellations, and CPS consults with City Hall making those decisions. MSNBC/Maddow: Segment allegations improper interrogations/false arrest made against retired CPD detective Richard Zuley, who also served Guantanamo Bay interrogator. Her piece will based off two stories published The Guardian, which are one sided and based information almost solely from the plaintiff attorney. CPD pushed back, telling them all the inaccuracies the story. CPD said have zero tolerance for misconduct, and have instituted series internal initiatives and reforms ensure past incidents police misconduct are not repeated. CT/Hilkevitch: Coverage DNAInfo reporter Meryl Williams sexual harassment and alleged attempted abduction cab driver December. BACP has been working with the victim. The case was just and the driver was found liable 5.08(a) discourteous conduct and 5.08(b)is abusive behavior and was imposed with $840 fine plus day suspension. Story will affirm BACP handling the efforts and the outcome. ST/Mitchell: Story about the Laquan McDonald officer involved shooting. CPD said all police involved shootings are investigated IPRA and would inappropriate for comment while their investigation ongoing. RedEye/Swartz: Story about upcoming construction Loop BRT project. Story essentially recap what has been public already. CDOT provided her information and let know more details the project would available the coming weeks. ________________________________ This mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this mail error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any mail and printout thereof. From: Sent: To: Subject: Holden, John Tuesday, February 24, 2015 9:43 Darling, Leslie slate link http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2015/02/laquan_mcdonald_shooting_a_recently_obtained_a utopsy_report_on_the_dead.html This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this e-mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this e-mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this e-mail error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any e-mail and printout thereof. From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Collins, Adam Thursday, February 26, 2015 5:11 Darling, Leslie;Rountree, Janey;Breymaier, Shannon FW: CPD FOIA 15-0342 15-0342 dii, diii.doc Follow Flag: Flag Status: Follow Completed FYI From: Rottner, Jennifer [mailto:Jennifer.Rottner@chicagopolice.org] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 11:48 To: Collins, Adam; Rasmas, Chloe Subject: FW: CPD FOIA 15-0342 Just easier forward Jacks email for this one. From: Kenter, Jack Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 11:47 To: Peters, Lynda Cc: Maloney, Martin; Rottner, Jennifer E.; Harris, David Subject: CPD FOIA 15-0342 Attached for review draft response the below FOIA. Please note that this response consistent with (and nearly identical to) the responses which sent WBBM last month regarding this same incident/video. Ive reached out IPRA and they have confirmed their continued objection the release these materials. unable attach the records from the training academy this time due the file size (>70 MB). These records consist series lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and informational guides which are provided recruits in-service officers during various training sessions. Nothing sensitive and nothing exempt that file. you wish see/review these materials let know and well try find alternate method get them you. P.O. Jack Kenter Freedom Information Officer Office Legal Affairs (312) 745-5308 8-4263 (Intercom) From: Cole, Todd (NBCUniversal) [Todd.Cole@nbcuni.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 2:52 To: FOIA Subject: FOIA request January 21, 2015 Chicago Police Department Attn: Freedom Information Officer Records Inquiry Section, Unit 163 3510 Michigan Ave. Chicago, 60653 Via mail: foia@chicagopolice.org Dear FIOA Officer Please provide with the unedited onboard dashcam footage recorded every Chicago Police Department (CPD) vehicle the scene the shooting year old Laquan McDonald the night October 20, 2014. would like this footage whatever format easiest for you, i.e. Dropbox, DVD. addition all onboard dashcam footage, also requesting the Tactical Response Report and all other police incident and supplemental reports and call logs related the aforementioned incident, well all draft and final materials produced the course the Call Commander investigation into the appropriateness the use force this incident. And also requesting any documents regarding officer training use force and dealing with people with mental illness. would like this material email attachment. When either request number request number ready, please send independent the other. you know, under ILCS 140/7(1)(d)(I), basic police incident reports and arrest information are provided under the Illinois FOIA. Regarding any privacy issues, request that you redact the names non CPD witnesses the incident. certain that the release these materials will not interfere with the reported ongoing investigation being conducted the Independent Police Review Authority. also certain that the release these materials will not interfere with any law enforcement proceedings. Nor will the release these basic materials deprive any person impartial hearing endanger the life any law enforcement officer. Lastly, MSNBC news media organization. The principal purpose this request access and disseminate information concerning news and current events, and such its purpose non commercial. want thank your department for accepting this request for public records filed under the Illinois Freedom Information Act and all other applicable open record laws. And anything your department can expedite this request will greatly appreciated. you have any questions can assist any way, please dont hesitate contact me. Sincerely, Todd Cole Producer, MSNBC Rockefeller Center 415 New York, New York 10112 Todd.Cole@nbcuni.com 213 327 7337 This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, intended only for use the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient this e-mail (or the person responsible for delivering this document the intended recipient), you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, printing copying this e-mail, and any attachment thereto, strictly prohibited. you have received this e-mail error, please respond the individual sending the message, and permanently delete the original and any copy any e-mail and printout thereof. From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Laura Coronado Tuesday, March 03, 2015 3:53 Platt, Thomas Jeff Neslund; Michael Robbins Estate LeQuan McDonald PLATT 3-3-15.pdf Dear Mr. Platt: Attached please find correspondence from Mr. Neslund and Mr. Robbins. Thank you, Laura Coronado Assistant Jeffrey Neslund Law Offices Jeffrey Neslund North Wacker Drive, Suite 3710 Chicago, 60606 (3~.2} 223-11Q0 Fax:(312) 781-9123 IcoronadoC~lawmdr.com www.lawmdr.com This email may contain privileged and/or confidential information. you are not the intended recipient, please not read, distribute reproduce this email. you believe that you have received this email error, immediately notify the Law Offices ofJeffrey Neslund the phone number provided above and delete this emailfrom your system. LAW OFFICES JEFFREY NESLUND North Wacker Drive, Suite 3710 Chicago, Illinois 60606 (312) 223-1100 /(Fax)(312)781-9123 March 2015 Thomas.platt@ci~ofchicago.org Thomas Platt Deputy Corporation Counsel City Chicago Federal Civil Rights Litigation LaSalle Street, Suite 900 Chicago, 60604 Re: re: the Estate LeQuan McDonald, deceased Dear Counsel: discussed, have conferred with Mr. McDonalds family, and are interested exploring the possibility reaching prompt resolution the claims) behalf the Estate. order properly and adequately evaluate this case, and precondition entering into such negotiations, would require the City produce the following materials, expedited basis: All witness statements (civilian and police) regarding the shooting LeQuan McDonald; Any and all police reports, including narrative summaries all occurrence witness statements, well the detective closing supplemental report, regarding this incident; Any and all videos including, but not limited to, red light cameras and Pulaski, dash cam (video and audio) well any video recovered from the Burger King restaurant; Any and all IPRA statements taken connection with this shooting; and The complaints and all narrative summaries any CRs alleging excessive force against Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke,#9465. Thomas Platt March 2015 Further, would contemplate entering into attorneys eyes only agreement, which could contain the following provisions governing the tender the required information: The City would produce full and complete set the requested materials (or (i) provide assurance that said materials not exist), date certain; The materials produced would held the undersigned subject (ii) attorneys eyes only restriction, and would not duplicated copied while the possession the undersigned; All materials produced the City would returned upon the completion (iii) cessation the negotiations; and (iv) All communications connection with the negotiation this matter would remain confidential, governed FRCP 408; Finally, are reach resolution these claims without filing lawsuit, must done promptly, within weeks. Due the passage time since the incident, the strong feelings amongst family members and the community regarding this occurrence, must make prompt determination the matter can resolved, must litigated. Regards, Sincerely, /s/Jeffrey Neslund Jeffrey Neslund /s/ Michael Robbins Michael Robbins JJN:Ic From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Antonucci_White, Jill Wednesday, March 04, 2015 1:22 Maderak, Jill;Dunaj, Laura Platt, Thomas RE: The Estate LaQuan McDonald, 7092 Ok. Thanks!! 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From: Maderak, Jill Sent: March 04, 2015 1:21 To: Antonucci_White, Jill; Dunaj, Laura Cc: Platt, Thomas Subject: Re: The Estate LaQuan McDonald, 7092 JILL, ERIN GOING CALL TOM PLATT THIS Jill Maderak Office Emergency Management and Communications Investigations/Tape Review Unit 1411 Madison Chicago, 60607 312 746 9270 312 746 9154 FAX 0743 PAX From: Antonucci_White, Jill Sent: Wednesday, March 2015 12:42 To: Maderak, Jill; Dunaj, Laura Cc: Platt, Thomas Subject: RE: The Estate LaQuan McDonald, 7092 Looks like got this subpoena from you 1/15/15. Hope this helps determine