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Is it true? I sure hope not, but the Information provided by Anonymous in re to Darren Wilsons KKK ties explains alot to me about how screwed up the system that we the people are told is there to protect us.
This brings up many questions I have about the hiring of Police Officers by Ferguson Police Department.
Are there background checks done before hiring Officers of the Law?
Are there more KKK members involved in the Ferguson PD?
# of days that Darren Wilson has remained free :104 # of days that Kajieme Powell has been dead : 95 # of days that Vonderrit Myers Jr. has been dead : 43
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So You Know Companies Request Out-of-State Security Officers Be Granted Licenses by STL County PD, PD Speeds Up Processing Timeline There has been an increased demand in the number of requests for licenses to private security. In response to the demand, the police have sped up processing timelines. But you need to read this entire article for yourself. And importantly, this is written by Christine Byers -- check the title and tone as a defense of police practices. Absolute must read.
5 Questions About The National Guard This succinct and informative Q&A will help you better understand the role of the National Guard. Read it.
What's Next November 21st (TOMORROW) A Peace Rally For Youth -- 2,000 Hands Up Time: 6pm CST Location: Harris Stowe State University, Emerson Gym, 3026 Laclede Avenue
Events in Ferguson Remember to check the calendar for events happening in Ferguson. Your Role In The Movement
#FRONATIONClick here to purchase one of the #FRONATION t-shirts.
Bail Fund Donations. Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment (MORE) have a bail fund to assist protesters. Click here to donate. According to organizers, the police are aiming to deplete the current bail fund by making the bail of any arrested protester $1,000, the legal limit. Please help.
ArchCityDefenders. This is the group of lawyers providing legal assistance to arrested protesters and assisting with legal strategy related to the protests. This is also the group that has led the work on the fines and fees issue in Missouri. Learn more and support them.
Ferguson Digital Archive. Washington University has led the creation of a digital repository aiming to "preserve and make accessible" content related to the killing of Mike Brown. Submit or review material.
Unapologetically Black. Click here to purchase a shirt by the Black Youth Project that reads "Unapologetically Black." Love these shirts.
And Counting.Click here to purchase one of the now iconic shirts that lists of the names of the victims of black lives lost in state violence.
DISCLOSURE: I am white. If you are white and this story makes you uncomfortable, I urge you to fight the urge to close this window and to read the whole story..
It's not racist to feel challenged and awkward in thinking about these issues.
It is depressing, though, if you can't muster the strength to get a different perspective than your own.
I would urge you to really listen, hear the whole thing, get a fresh perspective, and consider ALL the facts. (copied from: Upworthy Things That Matter Pass it On)
The people of Ferguson have a reasonable request:
Video of USA Armed Forces Veteran during a Peaceful Protest in Clayton, MO
Missouri has a public records law – the "Sunshine Law" -- so you can find out what public officials are doing – and how your tax dollars are being spent.
5 On Your Side is trying to examine what local officials were saying to each other in emails after the shooting in Ferguson.
The documents we've uncovered raise new questions about what has – and has not been released. copied from:http://www.ksdk.com/story/news/local/ferguson/2014/11/19/ferguson-police-deleted-e-mails-and-search-questioned/19304949/
BREAKING
#Ferguson PD are arresting citizen journalists like @bassem_masri to keep them off the street ahead grand jury announcement
— Bipartisan Report (@Bipartisanism) November 20, 2014
#Ferguson Stories and Videos from the StLouis Locals
Collection of news and information resulting out of the shooting of Mr Mike Brown by the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, MO 8-10-1-14
See the Activities, links, first hand accounts, videos, twitter, reddit, local news stations, youtube, anonymous, Family, Law Enforcement, NAACP, and anything else I could find before it gets removed, lost, or changed via the Internet Police and the Media Empire.
It all started when the Fam and I were sitting around eating an angel food birthday cake and this strange report comes over the News 4 KMOV.com broadcast- Ferguson Police Shoot Unarmed Man- RIOT Ensues-I immediately jumped online and went to Twitter.
I know from past emergencies that Twitter has reported the news before the tv stations get in their vans-@StLHandyMan
I'd also like to point out:
Just because a #Ferguson witness doesn't talk "white" enuff for you does not mean that they are Lying. Scotty
I've lived in the hoods and
understand a majority of the
slang terms for those that
don't try: BlackRefer or Ghetto Slang Dictionary
Here's where it all starts
@SLIKK_DARKO bruh, the news hella not here. Everybody trying to get them here tho
— Bruh. (@TheePharoah) August 9, 2014
Things went downhill from there as the Peaceful protest turned into a Riot which targeted the Quicktrip, Walmart, Walgreens, Zisser Tire, Autozone, and many local businesses.
In all of the protests I've been in in stl, I have never seen police use tear gas. Militarized crowd control. Insane.
— Colleen (@colleenkelly) August 11, 2014
I realized yesterday that I couldn't keep up with all the Ferguson activities. I'm changing my tactics to promote peace and will only be posting only positive messages and news from the Mike Brown incident.
It was advertised that the new leader is from and was raised in the Ferguson area. Everything I have seen from him makes me believe that he was the missing link that was needed to calm the community in this time of turmoil. He's done a few things differently check out how peaceful the protesters are now.
He boasted, at the news conference that there would be no tear gas used against the protesters.
With Ferguson No Longer Intimidated By Local Police, Unity And Peace Show Up Thursday http://t.co/OyeHEka29j
— Rick Cooley (@rcooley123) August 15, 2014
8/15/2014 - The new day brought the first un-eventful night of protests along with the Ferguson County Police Chief Jackson announcing that the Officer involved in the shooting of Mike Brown is Darren Wilson.
The Missouri Governor also gave a speech reflecting
8/15/14-Statement from Gov. Nixon on announcement by Ferguson Police Department | Governor Jay Nixon http://t.co/CRg5l6lN3z
— Scotts Contracting (@StLHandyMan) August 15, 2014
Video: StLouis Radio Station and College Law Professor discuss the technical aspects of the legality of the Officer who shoot Mike Brown.
The 4th Amendment Discussed In Regards To Police Force
8/15/14 New Video Added of what I believe is eyewitness testimony heard in the background of the video.
8/16/14 There were many positive actions in the community over night, three of which jump out to me as worthy of attention for the :
positive actions of the Residents of Ferguson, MO.
Non Violent Protesters attempt to keep Looters from pillaging the local store.
2 All the Haters: Just because a #Ferguson witness doesn't talk "white" enuff for you does not mean that they are Lying. #StandUp#MikeBrown
— Scotts Contracting (@StLHandyMan) August 20, 2014
@GloriaLloyd
Of all the people arrested by @stlcountypd in #Ferguson, 93% are not from Ferguson and 27% are not residents of Missouri.
— Gloria Lloyd (@glorialloyd) August 20, 2014
For those who aren't from the StLouis area who might not know about all the lack of jobs in the Area. There is finally some help or at least recognition for the unemployed. (This action was started by Mayor Slay who is the Mayor of StLouis which is not Furgeson, but to me all part of StLouis.)
Attorney General Statement on Latest Developments in Federal Civil Rights Investigation in Ferguson, MO
Attorney General Eric Holder released the following statement Monday following his briefing of President Obama on the latest developments in the federal civil rights investigation in Ferguson, Missouri:
“As I informed the President this afternoon, the full resources of the Department of Justice are being committed to our federal civil rights investigation into the death of Michael Brown.
“During the day today, more than 40 FBI agents continued their canvassing of the neighborhood where Michael Brown was shot. As a result of this investigative work, several new interviews have already been conducted.
“Moreover, at my direction, an additional medical examination is being performed on the body of Michael Brown. This autopsy is being performed today by one of the most experienced medical examiners in the United States military. I am confident this additional autopsy will be thorough and aid in our investigation.
“In addition to updating the President on these developments, I informed him of my plan to personally travel to Ferguson Wednesday. I intend to meet with FBI investigators, and prosecutors on the ground from the Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorney’s Office officials about the ongoing investigation.
“I realize there is tremendous interest in the facts of the incident that led to Michael Brown’s death, but I ask for the public’s patience as we conduct this investigation. The selective release of sensitive information that we have seen in this case so far is troubling to me. No matter how others pursue their own separate inquiries, the Justice Department is resolved to preserve the integrity of its investigation. This is a critical step in restoring trust between law enforcement and the community, not just in Ferguson, but beyond.
“In order to truly begin the process of healing, we must also see an end to the acts of violence in the streets of Ferguson. Those who have been peacefully demonstrating should join with law enforcement in condemning the actions of looters and others seeking to enflame tensions.
“To assist on this front, the Department will be dispatching additional representatives from the Community Relations Service, including Director Grande Lum, to Ferguson. These officials will continue to convene stakeholders whose cooperation is critical to keeping the peace. Furthermore, as the President has announced, Ron Davis, our Director of the COPS office, will arrive on the ground in Ferguson Tuesday. Ron has been in touch with local and state officials since last week, providing technical assistance on crowd control techniques and facilitating communications between Missouri officials and other law enforcement officials whose communities have faced similar challenges in the past.”
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Attorney General
8/19/2014 Peaceful Protest till about Midnight, Police arrest more people and it turns out that most of the agitators who are arrested are not from Ferguson and have motives that aren't necessarily what is best for the area.
When my girl seen this photo she asked, " Are they using Flame Throwers on the Protesters now" (This is a muzzle flash and not a flame thrower.)
10:49 am from Reddit StLouis Feed by the redditor http://www.reddit.com/user/jandrewweb (unbiased reporting of the events in Ferguson and the StLouis community)
Latest from prosecutor, Bob McCulloch's news conference:
Prosecutor McCulloch says NO info on Grand Jury specifics (race, gender, etc) will be released till after all evidence is presented.
Prosecutor Bob McColloch says timeline for evidence presented to grand jury could last through mid-October. #Ferguson #ksdk #MikeBrown
Here are some more of the Great things that the people of the Furgeson and Neighboring areas are doing for the Kids of Ferguson who were supposed to start school Monday or Tuesday 8/18-19/2014 originally shared by Ryan J. Reilly ✔@ryanjreilly
Additional Sound Footage added in the Mike Brown Case
The audio allegedly includes the gunshots fired during the shooting. A lawyer for a Ferguson resident said her client recorded the audio while video chatting with a friend. In the audio, you can hear a series of gunshots fired, then a brief pause, followed by another round of shots. "It's not just the number of gunshots but how they were fired that has a huge relevance on how this case might turn out," said attorney Lopa Blumenthal. Read More
Suspended St Louis officer part 1
Speaks out on the corruption of the StLouis County Police Department.
Remember when I posted the Feds are investigating the #Ferguson PD it has now morphed into an inquiry into 5 or 6 additional StLouis County Police Departments:
The investigation is being conducted by attorneys and staff from Civil Rights Division. They will be assisted by experienced law enforcement experts. The department encourages anyone wishing to provide relevant information to contact the department at 1-855-856-2132, or via email at
