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Tensions rise in Oak Lawn after $825K settlement in teen beating case

Oak Lawn will pay $250,000 with insurance covering the rest of the $825,000 settlement after a police beating video sparked community protests and calls for accountability.

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A tense and chaotic scene unfolded inside Oak Lawn Village Hall as about 20 community members and activists were kicked out of a meeting by police, who said the gathering violated the Open Meetings Act.

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Tensions rise in Oak Lawn after $825K settlement in teen beating case

A tense and chaotic scene unfolded inside Oak Lawn Village Hall as about 20 community members and activists were kicked out of a meeting by police, who said the gathering violated the Open Meetings Act.

·Chicago, United States
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WFLD broke the news in Chicago, United States on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
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