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16 Shots

16 Shots

WBEZ & the Chicago Tribune

A podcast about the fatal police shooting of Laquan McDonald, the trial of Officer Jason Van Dyke, and the troubled relationship between African-Americans and the Chicago Police Department. Brought to you by WBEZ Chicago and The Chicago Tribune
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The prosecution continued to call witnesses Tuesday, including Jason Van Dyke’s partner the night of the shooting. We bring you more details from the second day of testimony.

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16 Shots - Ep 9: A Jury Of His Peers
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09/14/18 • 17 min

The 12 jurors and 5 alternates have been picked to decide Jason Van Dyke’s fate. With only one black juror, the racial makeup is controversial. We explore how the jurors were picked -- and what we know about them.

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16 Shots - Ep 14: Analyzing The Prosecution
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09/21/18 • 18 min

Our panel of experts reviews the prosecution's case and answers questions about the trial.

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16 Shots - Ep 28: Consensus or Conspiracy?
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12/07/18 • 20 min

Defense attorneys present just one witness and some documents. That comes after 7 prosecution witnesses over 4 days. The sides make their closing arguments and Judge Domenica Stephenson says she’ll announce a verdict December 19.

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16 Shots - Ep 7: Bail & Reform
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09/06/18 • 10 min

CPD Officer Jason Van Dyke was briefly taken into custody Thursday because of what he said to the media. Meanwhile, the city of Chicago reached an agreement on sweeping reforms in the police department that will be enforced by a federal court judge.

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16 Shots - Ep 5: The Trial
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09/05/18 • 34 min

The trial of Jason Van Dyke begins today. We profile the lawyers and the judge. Two Chicago legal veterans tell us the moves they expect each side to make. And we ask what this trial means for Chicago.

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16 Shots - Ep 22: Closing Arguments
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10/04/18 • 25 min

Lawyers gave their closing arguments Thursday in the murder trial of Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke in the shooting death of Laquan McDonald.

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16 Shots - Ep 10: Opening Statements
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09/17/18 • 16 min

In opening statements, prosecutors said Officer Jason Van Dyke didn’t need to shoot and the defense said Laquan McDonald was out of control. We bring you more from the first day of testimony.

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16 Shots - Ep 1:The Night Of
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08/29/18 • 36 min

The police shooting of Laquan McDonald forces Chicago to prepare for potential riots. We piece together details from McDonald’s too-short life and hear from Officer Jason Van Dyke in his first interview since the shooting.

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16 Shots - Ep 12: The Autopsy Explained
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09/19/18 • 17 min

The third day of testimony in the murder trial of Officer Jason Van Dyke focused on Laquan McDonald’s autopsy. We also explore the demeanor of Judge Vincent Gaughan.

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FAQ

How many episodes does 16 Shots have?

16 Shots currently has 32 episodes available.

What topics does 16 Shots cover?

The podcast is about News and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on 16 Shots?

The episode title 'Ep 29: Not Guilty' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on 16 Shots?

The average episode length on 16 Shots is 19 minutes.

How often are episodes of 16 Shots released?

Episodes of 16 Shots are typically released every 1 day, 4 hours.

When was the first episode of 16 Shots?

The first episode of 16 Shots was released on Aug 24, 2018.

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