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White Chicago officer defends shooting of black teen

The trial of a white police officer charged with murdering Laquan McDonald, a black teenager, resumes Wednesday after the defendant made an unexpected appearance on the witness stand. Jason Van Dyke testified in his own defense Tuesday in Chicago. He claims he shot the 17-year-old in 2014 because the teen was threatening him with a knife. Dean Reynolds reports.
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