The latest news from Ferguson, Mo reveal new clues that do not paint a pretty picture. The state trooper who is in charge of directing the law enforcement at the protests in Ferguson, states that the people to blame for the unrest in the city were the violent agitators; and that those people were using the peaceful protests as a cover for committing criminal acts. Ron Johnson, Missouri State … [Read more...]
Private Autopsy of Ferguson Teen’s Body Reveals He Was Shot Six Times
A private autopsy on the body of Michael Brown has revealed that the boy, who was fatally shot by a police officer in Ferguson, had sustained six gunshot wounds, including two in the head. Hours before a midnight curfew took effect in Ferguson, Mo. For a second consecutive day, the police used tear gas to clear the streets of protesters. It was reported by The New York Times that there was an … [Read more...]
Officer’s Name is Still Withheld as Protests Continue in Missouri
It’s been five days since the unarmed young black man, Michael Brown, has been shot to death by a police officer and the protests still continue. The community is shocked and appalled by the way this situation is being handled. The name of the police officer who shot Brown is still being withheld and the information about the shooting is being released selectively. The Ferguson, Missouri community … [Read more...]
Fourth Night of Racial Demonstrations is Full of Violence
In order to disperse about 350 protesters, the police in Ferguson, Missouri, had to fire tear gas, stun grenades and smoke bombs Wednesday night. This fourth night of racial demonstrations was full of violence, after the police had shot to death, Michael Brown, a black teen. Brown was reportedly unarmed when he was shot multiple times by police. Witnesses claim Brown had his hands up and was … [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...]
18-Year Old Shot by Police Officer, Obama expresses condolences
On Saturday, an 18 year-old unarmed African-American Missouri teenager was fatally shot by a police officer. Today, President Barack Obama expressed his sincere regrets and said that this death has caused strong passions to arise and that this is precisely why reflection and understanding should be on everyone’s mind. According to President Obama, resources will continue to be redirected to the … [Read more...]
Vigil for Slain Teen Turns to Riot near St. Louis
The killing of a black teenager by a police officers sparked outrage throughout the country, but in Ferguson, Missouri a vigil turned to a riot where the police arrested 32 people. The riot took place late on Sunday and it managed to spread to towns around Ferguson, it was revealed by police officials on today. The crowds of people broke cars’ windows and stores, they looted shops and even set a … [Read more...]