Tag: Michael Brown

R&D from Prepd: Ferguson Protests & Unrest

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This R&D covers the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri.  On Monday it was announced the criminal charges will not be filed against Darren Wilson, a Ferguson police officer who shot and killed eighteen-year-old Michael Brown on August 9.  After the announcement of the decision, Ferguson businesses were attacked by looters, although other protesters opted to peacefully challenge the decision.  The Justice Department is still looking into possible civil rights charges, but legal experts believe they will not charge Wilson.  However, they are looking into alleged civil rights violations by the Ferguson Police Department.

R&D: The Ferguson Shooting

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Today’s R&D provides resources on the controversial police shooting in Ferguson, Missouri.  The shooting, which took place on August 9, took the life of eighteen-year-old black teenager Michael Brown.  The incident triggered protests and looting in the area and was met by a heavy police response.  The officer involved in the shooting is currently under investigation and the Department of Justice is looking into potential civil rights violations.

 

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