Illinois v. Van Dyke (Jamie Kalven)
The Reporters Committee and 18 other media organizations filed an amicus brief in support of reporter Jamie Kalven, who was…
The Reporters Committee and 18 other media organizations filed an amicus brief in support of reporter Jamie Kalven, who was subpoenaed to testify in Illinois v. Van Dyke. Van Dyke is the Chicago police officer on trial for murder in the death of Laquan McDonald, an African American teenager. Kalven’s reporting revealed facts about the shooting that contradicted the official police account and ultimately led to the release of a police video of the incident and Van Dyke’s prosecution. The brief emphasizes the importance of the reporter’s privilege and argues that Kalven is protected by the Illinois Reporter’s Privilege Act.