After fervent protests in Ferguson, the parents of Michael Brown Jr. and Trayvon Martin (the two black teens killed in distinct shootings by white police officers) comfort one and other at a South Florida vigil. Parents of killed black teens have had countless reasons to criticize police work until now, however, the cases involving Brown and Martin sparked nationwide protests based on racism … [Read more...]
St. Louis Protests in Remembrance of Michael Brown Continue
Authorities expect protests to continue on Sunday after peaceful daytime demonstrations and nighttime police standoffs, as demonstrators are still gathering to mourn the loss of Michael Brown, the unarmed black teenager shot by a police officer in August. Participants at the four-day Ferguson October summit will be trained by organizers in nonviolent civil disobedience tactics. Trainings will … [Read more...]
White Police Officer Kills African American Teenager in St. Louis
Authorities reported that a white, off-duty police officer fatally shot a black teenager in St. Louis on Wednesday, triggering yet another night of protests near the site where demonstrators have been meeting since the August shooting of Michael Brown. The 18-year-old boy was armed, authorities claim, and fired three shots while attempting to escape arrest. This shooting occurred almost two months … [Read more...]
Prosecutors Investigating Possible Leak From Ferguson Grand Juror
Prosecutors from the St. Luis County Prosecutor’s office have begun investigating a Tweet on early Wednesday which could indicate improper contact with the grand jury currently reviewing a local police officer’s involvement in the killing of Michael Brown. The Tweet was sent from the @thesusannichols account and said: "I know someone sitting on the grand jury of this case[.] There isn't … [Read more...]
Ferguson Police Officer Shot Amid Protests
Authorities have reported that a police officer was shot on Saturday evening in Ferguson, Mo., as protests were raging on over the death of a teenager who had been shot last month by police. According to Brian Schellman, spokesman for the St. Louis County Police Department, the injuries sustained by the police officer (a woman) weren’t life-threatening. Officers from both Ferguson and St. Louis … [Read more...]