Obama limits military equipment local police can get. Original article on CNN.com (Opens in new tab) In Dec., Obama created a task force to look at policing policy. That was in response to violence and protests in Ferguson. Today, the task force released a “blue print” for policing in USA. It includes recommendations for building trust with civilians. Today, Obama …
Ferguson, Now
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Update: Ferguson
The autopsy report, looting, and witness accounts Note: This story has been revised at 7:30pm to reflect the 2 autopsies conducted on Michael Brown that show conflicting bullet directions. Michael Brown was shot and killed by a police officer on 8/9. Police and witness accounts differ about what happened. An autopsy reveals that Brown was shot from behind. This may …
UPDATE: The Story in Ferguson
Riots continue after Michael Brown killed Michael Brown was walking down the street with a friend. A confrontation with police left Brown shot dead. UPDATE More witnesses have come forward to dispute officers’ version of the confrontation. The Ferguson community has been protesting for 4 days. Rioting and looting has occurred. Ferguson PD has arrested journalists and dismantled film crews’ …
The Story in Ferguson
Riots continue in Ferguson after Michael Brown killed Ferguson is a suburb outside St. Louis. Population 21,000. Michael Brown was walking down the street with a friend. A confrontation with a police officer ensued. Brown was shot multiple times and died. Police say Brown tried to take the officer’s gun. Witnesses say Brown had his hands up in surrender. The …