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...]
Parents of Killed Black Teens Attend Florida Vigil, Ferguson Protests Remain Peaceful
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...]
Mistrust of the Police is Corroding America, President Obama Says
President Barack Obama is convinced that the mistrust of law enforcement is present in too many communities. After the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed African-American 18-year old, citizens have begun trusting police officers less and less and this is having a corrosive effect on the nation. According to the president, such misgivings only harm communities that dearly need the … [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...]
Michael Brown Will be Laid to Rest Monday
Michael Brown, who was killed in a police shooting on August 9, will be laid to rest Monday at a public funeral in St. Louis. Moreover, on Sunday, Brown's father, Michael Brown Sr., asked for a day of calm to honor the memory of his 18-year-old son. "Tomorrow, all I want is peace while my son is being laid to rest. Please, please take a day of silence so we can lay our son to rest. Please. … [Read more...]
Ferguson Riots Turn Calmer as the National Guard Pulls Out
After the two weeks of racially-charged protests, Missouri’s governor has finally ordered that the National Guard troops retire from the town of Ferguson. Tensions have eased at the end of the two weeks during which residents had taken part in violent protests after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, the unarmed black teenager killed by a police officer. Thursday marked the second day of … [Read more...]
