[su_brk]Ferguson Grand Jury Reaches Decision
A decision has been reached in the Darren Wilson case by a Ferguson, MO grand jury. The announcement is expected to come today from the St. Louis prosecutor’s office.
For the grand jury, the key question is whether Officer Darren Wilson, who is white, will face charges in the August 9 shooting death of Brown, 18, who was black.
Though the basic facts of the case — that Brown was unarmed when Wilson shot him — are not in question, the facts of the fatal moment are hotly disputed.
Supporters of Brown’s family back witness accounts that Wilson fired while Brown had his hands up in surrender. Wilson’s supporters say that Brown was the aggressor, had tried to take Wilson’s gun while he was in his vehicle and that the officer fired in self-defense.
The 12-member grand jury is deciding whether Wilson should be charged with any of several possible crimes, including: first-degree murder, second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter or involuntary manslaughter, said Ed Magee, a spokesman for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
The grand jury can issue an indictment on any of those four charges. It also can add a charge of armed criminal action, authorities said.
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Boehner-Monkey November 24th, 2014 at 16:58
I will always remember chilling in Liberaland and eating chicken nuggets when I think of the Ferguson verdict. (If there are any nuggets left in 5 minutes.)
whatthe46 November 24th, 2014 at 18:20
no one is waiting for a verdict. waiting for a decision as to whether it goes to trial. that’s where you get your verdict.
Guest November 24th, 2014 at 17:58
I will always remember chilling in Liberaland and eating chicken nuggets when I think of the Ferguson verdict. (If there are any nuggets left in 5 minutes.)
whatthe46 November 24th, 2014 at 19:20
no one is waiting for a verdict. waiting for a decision as to whether it goes to trial. that’s where you get your verdict.
Foundryman November 24th, 2014 at 17:14
I think he’s going to be indicted as he should be. I don’t think it will be first degree. I wait for all the evidence to come out. If there are eyewitnesses saying his hands were raised, and he shot him 6 times, there is no way they wouldn’t indict him. If they don’t, civil unrest in Ferguson is the least thing the country has to worry about.
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 17:17
Exactlly, but again black man white cop already fired once for violence and racism from Jennings
M D Reese November 24th, 2014 at 17:29
It all depends on what the Grand Jury was presented with.
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 17:30
or what was told to them. The “evidence” is not plain speak but in lawyer and cop. The huge file was dumped on the jury with no order, explanation or help. That is very unusual
whatthe46 November 24th, 2014 at 18:18
that’s a D.A. not carrying about the case.
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 18:20
he did not want an indictment
M D Reese November 24th, 2014 at 19:14
The whole thing was unusual after it came to light. Before that, it was just business as usual.
Foundryman November 24th, 2014 at 18:14
I think he’s going to be indicted as he should be. I don’t think it will be first degree. I wait for all the evidence to come out. If there are eyewitnesses saying his hands were raised, and he shot him 6 times, there is no way they wouldn’t indict him. If they don’t, civil unrest in Ferguson is the least thing the country has to worry about.
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 18:17
Exactlly, but again black man white cop already fired once for violence and racism from Jennings
M D Reese November 24th, 2014 at 18:29
It all depends on what the Grand Jury was presented with.
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 18:30
or what was told to them. The “evidence” is not plain speak but in lawyer and cop. The huge file was dumped on the jury with no order, explanation or help. That is very unusual
whatthe46 November 24th, 2014 at 19:18
that’s a D.A. not carrying about the case.
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 19:20
he did not want an indictment
M D Reese November 24th, 2014 at 20:14
The whole thing was unusual after it came to light. Before that, it was just business as usual.
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 17:16
Dozens of military trucks and weapons pouring in and being placed…the killing of protesters has been planned and now the mobilization has begun.
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 18:16
Dozens of military trucks and weapons pouring in and being placed…the killing of protesters has been planned and now the mobilization has begun.
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 17:28
It is a military zone , the vehicles. weapons and personel…these are Americans they are planning on killing
Foundryman November 24th, 2014 at 17:35
Are you there Tracey?? If so, snap some pictures.
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 17:40
No, I am watching it on the news
Foundryman November 24th, 2014 at 17:51
Ah…my son lives near there maybe about an hour or so away…
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 18:04
I hope he stays safe. If there is no justice some will cause trouble
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 17:40
at C&L anneleigh has the live stream links
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 18:28
It is a military zone , the vehicles. weapons and personel…these are Americans they are planning on killing. Schools are closed tomorrow in anticipation of protests and riots
Foundryman November 24th, 2014 at 18:35
Are you there Tracey?? If so, snap some pictures.
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 18:40
No, I am watching it on the news
Foundryman November 24th, 2014 at 18:51
Ah…my son lives near there maybe about an hour or so away…
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 19:04
I hope he stays safe. If there is no justice some will cause trouble
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 18:40
at C&L anneleigh has the live stream links
tiredoftea November 24th, 2014 at 18:04
This is becoming the announcement to announce the announcement about the decision to announce the decision. Perfect for CNN, they will milk this until New Year’s!
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 18:05
I know, RJ said at 4….
tiredoftea November 24th, 2014 at 18:14
I suppose that we really should have considered the source!
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 18:15
lol, or the local government
R.J. Carter November 25th, 2014 at 08:31
lol! By the time I left, it was 5pm, then 8pm. I expected Jesus to come back before McCulloch ever made a statement. :)
Republicans_are_Evil November 24th, 2014 at 18:43
LOL, You said it, not me.
Republicans_are_Evil November 24th, 2014 at 18:07
There will be less protesters willing and able to get violent as the temperature drops.
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 18:08
You assume that people who are afraid of the police force and fear for their very lives will fear a bit of cold weather
Republicans_are_Evil November 24th, 2014 at 18:43
You are right.
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 18:49
I am correct, but I should have phrased it better. when a troll says the same thing I do, I have to step back and think. see below
tiredoftea November 24th, 2014 at 18:17
That seems to be a level forethought not shown by that government, so far.
tiredoftea November 24th, 2014 at 19:04
This is becoming the announcement to announce the announcement about the decision to announce the decision. Perfect for CNN, they will milk this until New Year’s!
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 19:05
I know, RJ said at 4….
tiredoftea November 24th, 2014 at 19:14
I suppose that we really should have considered the source!
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 19:15
lol, or the local government
R.J. Carter November 25th, 2014 at 09:31
lol! By the time I left, it was 5pm, then 8pm. I expected Jesus to come back before McCulloch ever made a statement. :)
Republicans_are_Evil November 24th, 2014 at 19:43
LOL, You said it, not me.
Republicans_are_Evil November 24th, 2014 at 19:07
There will be less protesters willing and able to get violent as the temperature drops.
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 19:08
You assume that people who are afraid of the police force and fear for their very lives will fear a bit of cold weather
Republicans_are_Evil November 24th, 2014 at 19:43
You are right.
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 19:49
I am correct, but I should have phrased it better. when a troll says the same thing I do, I have to step back and think. see below
tiredoftea November 24th, 2014 at 19:17
That seems to be a level forethought not shown by that government, so far.
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 18:07
Guess when the repubs finally agreed to some gun laws and restriction
If you said after reagan was shot you would be correct. Reagan was against gun regulations until he saw black men with long rifles, then they were a reality in California. St Ronnie, the gun and drug traffiker is also the father of gun control laws
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 19:07
Guess when the repubs finally agreed to some gun laws and restriction
If you said after reagan was shot you would be correct. Reagan was against gun regulations until he saw black men with long rifles, then they were a reality in California. St Ronnie, the gun and drug traffiker is also the father of gun control laws
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 18:31
huffpo says the announcement will come a 8pm, so I was told
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 19:31
huffpo says the announcement will come a 8pm, so I was toldBeing announced right now…
Foundryman November 24th, 2014 at 18:36
Lawyers on TV are saying they never seen a D.A. conduct a GJ like this before. Looks like the whole thing has been rigged to benefit the cop. Everyone should be concerned if what’s going to be found is not an indictment but how corrupt the criminal justice system is….
Foundryman November 24th, 2014 at 19:36
Lawyers on TV are saying they never seen a D.A. conduct a GJ like this before. Looks like the whole thing has been rigged to benefit the cop. Everyone should be concerned if what’s going to be found is not an indictment but how corrupt the criminal justice system is….
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 20:15
A bunch of drama queens went in front of the cameras to say “look at me” now they heighten tensions and drama by delaying the announcement
tracey marie November 24th, 2014 at 21:15
A bunch of drama queens went in front of the cameras to say “look at me” now they heighten tensions and drama by delaying the announcement