After their refusal to leave lobby of the federal courts building while protesting ex-cop Jason Van Dyke’s release, the ‘Laquan Nine’ face fines

Community organizer William Calloway, at the Quin Chapel AME Church on Feb. 4, 2022, as Cassandra Greer-Lee, back row from left, Cate Readling, Kina Collins, Amber Leaks, William Calloway, Ja’Mal Green, Dave Power, and Nataki Rhodes listen. All members of the group were arrested in the lobby of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse building during protests following the early release of ex-police Officer Jason Van Dyke who was serving time for the murder of Laquan McDonald. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)