The U.S. Department of Justice is opening an independent investigation into the Chicago Police Department. The federal probe follows the ongoing civil rights investigation into the death of Laquan McDonald. A video released by the Chicago police showed McDonald being shot 16 times last year. The video sparked outrage across the city and later led to the resignation of the police superintendent.
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch laid out the details of the Department of Justice probe on Monday.
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The DOJ hopes to improve systems and strengthen public safety in Chicago. Attorney General Loretta Lynch stressed that building trust between law enforcement and community members is one of her highest priorities.
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