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American Focus > Blog > Crime > 90 years in prison for man who murdered off-duty cop days after being taken off an ankle monitor
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90 years in prison for man who murdered off-duty cop days after being taken off an ankle monitor

Last updated: April 23, 2025 8:18 am
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On March 8th, 2019, Menelik Jackson stood in front of Cook County Judge Joseph Claps to address a probation violation. Jackson had previously pleaded guilty to attempted burglary and was ordered to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet with a curfew from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. However, he violated these terms by allowing the monitoring system’s batteries to drain out. Surprisingly, Judge Claps decided to remove the electronic monitoring requirement instead of penalizing Jackson for the violation.

Two weeks later, Jackson, now off electronic monitoring and violating his curfew, obtained a handgun and used it to murder off-duty Chicago Police Officer John Rivera and seriously injure Rivera’s friend in River North. Five years later, Judge Michael Clancy sentenced Jackson to 90 years in prison for the shootings after a jury convicted him of murder and gun-related charges in October.

Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen Burke expressed relief at the long-overdue accountability and justice served for Officer Rivera’s family, friends, and colleagues. Two other individuals involved in the shootings, Jaquan Washington and Jovan Battle, received sentences of 13 years for conspiracy and 65 years for directing Jackson towards Rivera’s car, respectively.

The tragic events unfolded around 3:29 a.m. on March 23, 2019, when Rivera and his companions entered their parked car on the 700 block of North Clark after spending time at a nearby establishment. Earlier that night, Jackson and Washington had a confrontation with a group of Hispanic men at a local McDonald’s. Fuelled by anger, they sought revenge and were directed towards Rivera’s car by Battle.

Jackson approached Rivera’s car and opened fire without any prior altercation, resulting in Rivera’s death and severe injuries to another passenger. The senseless act shocked the community, as Rivera, a dedicated public servant, had only served as a police officer for less than two years before his untimely demise.

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During the trial, Jackson admitted to shooting at Rivera’s car, claiming he mistook them for the group from the earlier confrontation. He now faces a mandatory 100% serving of his murder sentence.

The tragic events highlight the importance of accountability and justice in the face of senseless violence. The sentencing of Jackson and his accomplices brings some closure to the grieving family, friends, and colleagues of Officer John Rivera.

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