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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAs Rahm Emanuel looks to become ambassador to Japan, his handling of Laquan McDonald's death looms
https://www.wbez.org/stories/shooting-of-laquan-mcdonald-looms-over-emanuel-confirmation/e3a23d40-8872-46ef-a36d-c37ea3b054d7The fatal police shooting of a Black teen in Chicago seven years ago is looming large over the citys former mayor, Rahm Emanuel, as he looks to win confirmation as President Joe Bidens ambassador to Japan.
Several liberal House lawmakers and activists complain that Emanuels handling of the death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, who was shot 16 times as he ran away from police, should have disqualified him for consideration for a coveted role. They see the nomination as out of sync with the values of an administration that says comprehensive and meaningful police reform is a priority.
Emanuels administration refused to make public police dash cam video of the killing for more than a year and not until being compelled to do so by a state court. He later apologized for his handling of the situation, which sparked weeks of mostly peaceful protests in the nations third-largest city after the videos release.
Emanuel is set to appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday for his confirmation hearing, which is occurring on the seventh anniversary of McDonalds murder.
Several liberal House lawmakers and activists complain that Emanuels handling of the death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, who was shot 16 times as he ran away from police, should have disqualified him for consideration for a coveted role. They see the nomination as out of sync with the values of an administration that says comprehensive and meaningful police reform is a priority.
Emanuels administration refused to make public police dash cam video of the killing for more than a year and not until being compelled to do so by a state court. He later apologized for his handling of the situation, which sparked weeks of mostly peaceful protests in the nations third-largest city after the videos release.
Emanuel is set to appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday for his confirmation hearing, which is occurring on the seventh anniversary of McDonalds murder.
Time to trot this one out, too:
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Emanuel is a shitty choice.
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As Rahm Emanuel looks to become ambassador to Japan, his handling of Laquan McDonald's death looms (Original Post)
WhiskeyGrinder
Oct 2021
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Beakybird
(3,333 posts)1. Agreed. Furthermore, his behavior has always been undiplomatic.
Faux pas
(14,678 posts)2. He's
an asshole and he's been one all his life.
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,341 posts)3. Kick.
luckone
(21,646 posts)4. Yuck Hell no
-Signed a Chicagoan
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,341 posts)5. Afternoon kick.