Key Facts

• Three men attacked a reporter and photographer from CBS News Chicago while they were working near the Adler Planetarium.
• One attacker brought a German Shepherd dog and ordered it to intimidate or attack the journalists.
• Racial slurs were used against the African American photographer during the incident.
• The attackers damaged the news crew’s truck and gear.
• The suspects were arrested less than 30 minutes later after threatening others with weapons.
• The men have past violent criminal records, including charges involving tow trucks and firearms.
• One suspect had an active arrest warrant; another had an order of protection for threatening violence.
• Legal experts say hate crime charges may be added, making the offense more serious and detainable before trial.