Tuesday, 25 November 2014

FERGUSON SHOOTINGS: RIOTS! WHITE OFFICER NOT INDICTED

According to Sources, the white Officer who shot an unarmed black Teenager,Michael Brown, in Ferguson last August will not be indicted as the Grand Jury ruled in his Favor. This decision led to riots and a show of outrage by the  colored community.
From vandalizing of public properties to looting and even  setting a Pharmacy ablaze. Bottles were also thrown at the police officers who had been stationed outside the court to keep the peace. The Police officers protected themselves by throwing tear gas into the crowd which was at least 500 in number. As a result of this action, some of the people began to disperse.

It is quite apparent from the behavior of the Ferguson residents that were dissatisfied with the verdict. Could this be because the ratio of black to white on the Jury team was 3-9? How can this be JUST, seeing that the blacks make up over 21/3 of the Ferguson community.They probably viewed it as a  misrepresentation of the blacks.

The Parents of the deceased have also expressed their disappointment at the Jury's decision. However they called upon their supporters to remain calm and stop the violence, as they do not want their son's death to be in vain. President Obama seconded this in a press briefing stating that regardless of the outcome of the proceedings, America is governed by laws and those laws which include, accepting the verdict of the Court, must be adhered to.


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