Protesters Not Mollified by Rahm's Apology Speech

Protesters on Thursday night shut down State Street in Chicago, marching through the street chanting “16 shots ... how many shots? 16 shots,” a reference to the number of times Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke shot 17-year-old Laquan McDonald.

The protesters continue to call for Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s resignation.

On Wednesday, the mayor apologized to the City Council in a speech some described as “emotional.” Emanuel said the change and healing needed to begin with him, and he vowed ”complete and total reform” of the police department.

Thursday morning, doctors and medical students from Rush University Medical Center, the University of Chicago Hospital and other medical centers staged a 16-minute “die-in” in front of City Hall during which many spread themselves on the ground and chanted for Emanuel’s resignation. The 16 minutes symbolized the 16 shots fired at McDonald. Among the groups participating were the American Medical Student Association, Student National Medical Association, Students for a National Health Program, White Coats for Black Lives, and the Latino Medical Student Association, as well as others.

The Alliance Against Racist & Political Repression had a news conference Thursday afternoon in Federal Plaza, then delivered more than 50 complaints of police misconduct to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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