Anjanette Young, police raid victim, picked to join Chicago police board

The selection still requires City Council approval.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:21am

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A photorealistic painting of a lone police car parked on a shadowy urban street, with warm sunlight casting dramatic diagonal shadows across the scene, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation and the need for reform.The appointment of a police raid victim to Chicago's oversight board signals a shift towards greater accountability and transparency within the city's law enforcement.Chicago Today

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has chosen Anjanette Young, the victim of a botched 2019 police raid, to sit on an oversight board for the city's police department. The footage of the raid, in which officers handcuffed Young while she was naked, was made public in 2020. As a result of the incident, the city later paid nearly $3 million to resolve a lawsuit Young filed against the city.

Why it matters

The appointment of Anjanette Young, a high-profile victim of police misconduct, to the oversight board represents an effort by the city to address issues of police accountability and transparency following the controversial raid incident. Her presence on the board could help shape reforms and provide a firsthand perspective on the need for change within the Chicago Police Department.

The details

In 2019, Chicago police officers executed a botched raid on Anjanette Young's home, handcuffing her while she was naked. The footage of the incident was made public in 2020, sparking outrage and leading the city to pay nearly $3 million to resolve a lawsuit Young filed against the city. Now, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has selected Young to serve on a board overseeing the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) and the Chicago Police Board, though the selection still requires City Council approval.

  • The botched police raid on Anjanette Young's home occurred in 2019.
  • The footage of the raid was made public in 2020.
  • The city later paid nearly $3 million to resolve a lawsuit Young filed against the city.

The players

Anjanette Young

The victim of a botched 2019 police raid in Chicago, where officers handcuffed her while she was naked. Young later filed a lawsuit against the city, which resulted in a $3 million settlement.

Brandon Johnson

The current mayor of Chicago, who has selected Anjanette Young to serve on a board overseeing the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) and the Chicago Police Board.

Chicago Police Department

The law enforcement agency responsible for the botched raid on Anjanette Young's home in 2019, which led to a public outcry and a lawsuit against the city.

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What’s next

The selection of Anjanette Young to the police oversight board still requires approval from the Chicago City Council.

The takeaway

Anjanette Young's appointment to the Chicago police oversight board represents an effort by the city to address issues of police accountability and transparency following the controversial 2019 raid incident. Her presence on the board could help shape reforms and provide a firsthand perspective on the need for change within the Chicago Police Department.