Clashes between Chicago police and anti-Israel protesters at DNC

Clashes between Chicago police officers and anti-Israel protesters occurred during the Democrat National Convention. Protesters set an American flag on fire, leading to tension and arrests. Pro-Palestinian activists clashed with white supremacists. The event featured radical slogans, anti-police sentiments, and exclusion of Jewish people.

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Art Institute of Chicago

Nearly 70 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested outside the Art Institute of Chicago for trying to set up tents. The protesters turned violent, surrounded and shoved a security officer, and stole keys to the museum. The Art Institute tried negotiating with the protesters, offering an alternative location, but they refused. The Chicago Police Department eventually ended the protest, arresting around 50 people.

Dismissal of Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Eddie Johnson

A federal judge dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit against former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, stating that evidence suggested a consensual relationship with the accuser. Johnson was fired in 2019 after being found passed out in his department SUV.

Release of Shooting Suspect with Ties to Venezuelan Gang

Chicago Police released a suspect in the shooting of a transgender person due to lack of cooperation from the victim, who feared the shooter's ties to a dangerous Venezuelan gang. The suspect, an illegal migrant from Venezuela with cartel ties, was not charged despite evidence linking him to the crime. The growing influence of the gang in the city has led to increased fear among citizens and challenges in prosecuting such crimes.