Following the Ferguson shooting, the federal autopsy report of Michael Brown was released today and was similar to the report made by the local officials from Ferguson, Missouri. The federal autopsy report was released by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System, conducted after the Department of Justice requested it. The report was among the grand jury documents released by the St. Louis County … [Read more...]
Police Arrested 150 in California Protesting Against Ferguson Shooting
Following the Ferguson shooting in August, many Americans from all over the country have started rioting. Last night, more than 150 people were arrested in California for protesting and closing down a major freeway. On Monday, on the other side of the country, basketball celebrity, LeBron James from the Cleveland Cavaliers joined the New York protests and wore a t-shirt on which it said “I can’t … [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...]
Ferguson Police Inquiry Launched by Justice Department
After the scandal involving Michael Brown, the Justice Department has finally ordered the opening of a large investigation into the allegations of unlawful police tactics. It was in Ferguson that an unarmed black teenager was shot by a police officer. The shooting sparked weeks of violence-ridden protests that got the attention of an entire nation. Eric Holder, Attorney General, visited … [Read more...]
Violence Increases as Protests after the Shooting of Black Teen Grow
While the police still hasn’t released the name of the police officer that shot Michael Brown, the 18 year-old African American teenager, demonstrators have been protesting more violently. Police in Ferguson insisted that demonstrators only rally during the day after the three nights in which violent protests took place. Protesters had planned a rally for Wednesday afternoon. Demonstrators are … [Read more...]
