He thought he was untouchable — until he slapped the wrong man.
When a veteran white police officer assaulted a respected Black judge inside a Chicago courtroom, no one could’ve predicted what would happen next. Within four minutes, a viral video sparked a massive investigation that would uncover corruption, racism, and a powerful network of police misconduct.
This is the story of Judge Marcus Holloway, Officer Daniel Krews, and the slap that exposed a hidden empire of abuse and injustice — built behind the badge.
Watch as we uncover how one shocking moment led to protests, federal charges, and the collapse of a corrupt police unit known as The Watchdogs. This real-life courtroom drama shook Chicago to its core — and the system may never be the same again.
Chicago Stories brings you real events, raw truth, and the fight for justice.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:30 – The Slap That Shook the Courtroom
2:15 – Power, Race, and the Boiling Point
4:30 – Four Minutes to Chaos
6:20 – The Empire Beneath the Badge
8:15 – Holloway’s Rise, and Chicago’s Reckoning
10:00 – Final Thoughts
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