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Two alternate jurors dismissed from the murder trial of Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke, who is charged with killing 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, told reporters Thursday afternoon they both leaned toward finding him guilty of murder.
“Most definitely I would have said guilty,” said one dismissed alternate, a Hispanic man who drives a truck for FedEx. “For me, he should have waited a little bit longer. I mean he knew the Taser was coming. That’s what did it for me.”
10:09 a.m.: Van Dyke not taken into custody
Judge Vincent Gaughan will not revoke Van Dyke’s bail as punishment for showing up late to court Thursday evening.
The officer was late getting to the courtroom to hear a question jurors sent Gaughan, provoking the judge’s ire. Van Dyke said he was dealing with a threat made to one of his daughters.
Jason Van Dyke's defense attorney said he expects the former Chicago police officer to receive the minimum possible sentence, possibly just three years in prison for his convictions in the Laquan McDonald shooting.
The attorney also says he believes any jury outside of Cook County would have acquitted Van Dyke.
Van Dyke has fears about being a former police officer in a state prison. Efforts are already underway to get him some protection.
Van Dyke's defense attorney expects prison sentence of three years
I haven't seen any confirmation on this, but I heard they got immunity for their testimony.3 years?
Protection?
Just when I thought Justice was being served. We’ll see what happens.
And whatever happened to the crooked cops who lied to protect this guy?