On Twitter, the #IAmVanessaGuillen has generated countless stories from women and men in the Armed Forces who have shared their sexual assault experiences, with no consequences from their perpetrators. [18] Sabonjian's rhetoric, however, did not moderate. (Brian O'Mahoney/News-Sun), Taylor Day, of Waukegan leads Monday evening’s march in Waukegan, July 6, 2020. Protesters called on Congress to pass a zero tolerance policy on sexual assault in the Armed Forces, which organizers said might have prevented the death of 20-year-old Army specialist Vanessa Guillen. [15] As of early September, the Whittier community protested this segregation by boycotting, with less than a quarter of students showing up for class. About 60 people turned out for the protest for 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillen, who authorities believe was killed on April 22, by another enlisted soldier at Fort Hood in Texas. Lake County Sheriff’s Officials said several businesses were looted, and the destruction stretched into Beach Park. (Brian O'Mahoney/News-Sun), Eli Morales speaks to protesters at the start of Monday evening's march in Waukegan, July 6, 2020. Waukegan Riot Aftermath Vander Tuuk 6-2-20 (Waukegan, IL) Waukegan caught the brunt of violent protesting on Sunday night. [12] The NAACP were also upset by Sabonjian's proposed measure in the city council, which required that all civil rights demonstrations consist of less than 100 people, and that all participants in these demonstrations were required to have their names submitted to the city police department four days beforehand.

[7] Waukegan Mayor Robert Sabonjian had harsh words for those involved in the riots, calling them "local hopheads, narcotic addicts, drunkards, and just plain scum" and vowed that anyone involved in public housing would be evicted.

[1] A fight ensued, and Saunders escaped into a crowd, and several days of rioting followed. She was killed and dismembered by Army Spc.

The crowd, mostly African-American, carried signs protesting segregated schools and racist housing policies.

(Brian O'Mahoney/News-Sun), Eli Morales, of Park City speaks to protesters in front of the Lake County Courthouse at the end of Monday evening's march in Waukegan, July 6, 2020. The Waukegan branch of the NAACP later raised money for these victims. The goal is to get 25,000 signatures, Castellanos said. Nearly 90 lawmakers have signed a letter from Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) demanding that the Pentagon launch an independent investigation into the Army’s handing of Guillen’s disappearance and murder.

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Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham took to Facebook on Monday, saying what started as a peaceful protest was turned ugly by agitators that were not a part of the original protest… Associated Press contributed to this report. WAUKEGAN, Ill. -- Illinois teen charged in fatal shootings of 2 during Kenosha protests fights return to Wisconsin. "[9], Subsequently, Sabonjian held talks with community leaders and the NAACP, which vowed to open dialogue about segregation, police brutality, and the lack of recreation facilities in African-American and Puerto Rican neighborhoods of the city.

In solidarity with the family of a female soldier who authorities say was killed by a south suburban soldier, activists called an impromptu protest in Waukegan Monday to urge Congress to take action. About 60 people turned out for the protest for 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillen, who authorities believe was killed on April 22, by an enlisted soldier from Calumet City at Fort Hood in Texas.

But an investigation into the claims of sexual assault began months later on June 18. “In the Army, if you don’t show up for formation or you’re not where you’re supposed to be during a check, your chain of command notices.”.

Let’s try to sort it out.

[13] In response, the NAACP along with other community leaders organized a march of over 200 people on 10 September through downtown Waukegan. [10] Talks fell apart, though, when Sabonjian reiterated charges at the meeting that the NAACP had orchestrated the August unrest. If convicted, Aguilar faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $250,000.

[2] The fact that the catalyzing encounter involved two African-Americans prompted some to suggest that the unrest was not about race, but the event highlighted a deep sense of disempowerment among the African-American community. About 60 people turned out for the protest for 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillen, who authorities believe was killed on April 22, by a Calumet City enlisted soldier at Fort Hood in Texas.