A wave of unrest – violent protests with arrests, as well as peaceful marches – swept over Ferguson and other cities across the USA after police officer Darren Wilson was acquitted by a grand jury of lawfully killing unarmed black teenager Michael Brown.
03 December 2014
St. Louis County police are investigating Louis Head, Michael Brown’s stepfather, for comments he made to a Ferguson crowd after the grand jury decision not to indict Darren Wilson, reported The Associated Press.
Widely-circulated video showed Brown's mother, Lesley McSpadden, on top of a car and breaking down as the announcement blares on a stereo. Head, her husband, comforts her then repeatedly yells angry comments, including, "Burn this bitch down!"
"There's a wrong, but then you need to know why that wrong was committed." #Brown cousin Ty Pruitt on Louis Head outburst #Ferguson
— CNN Tonight (@CNNTonight) December 3, 2014
The police are looking into whether Head’s comments could be considered as inciting a riot.
“He just spoke out of anger. It's one thing to speak, and it's a different thing to act. He did not act. He just spoke out of anger,” Lesley McSpadden said in an interview with CNN last week. "When you're that hurt and the system has did you this wrong, you may say some things as well. We've all spoke out of anger before."
Head’s comments are part of a broader investigation into arson, vandalism and looting that followed the grand jury announcement, according to Brian Schellman, a spokesman for the St. Louis County Police. Twelve commercial buildings were destroyed by fire, and there was extensive looting.
If Louis Head is being investigated for incitement, then @CivilRights needs to investigate Bob McCulloch for the same. #Ferguson
— TC (@tchopstl) December 2, 2014
A Washington state Facebook user was arrested and charged on Tuesday for allegedly making repeated interstate threats to kill a recently resigned Ferguson police officer identified by federal authorities only as “D.W.,” members of the officer’s family and other law enforcement officers said.
There has been no confirmation, but it is suspected the user was referring to Darren Wilson.
The FBI agent in the International Terrorism Squad of the Seattle field division filed a complaint against Jaleel Tariq Abdul-Jabbaar, claiming he started posting threats on his Facebook page shortly after the August 9 shooting of Michael Brown all the way through late November.
In one of Abdul-Jabbaar's posts, he stated: “We need to kill (the officer) and anything that has a badge on.” He also used Facebook communications to attempt to acquire a firearm despite having a felony record.
Abdul-Jabbaar faces three counts of making interstate threats. Each count is punishable by up to five years in prison.
Protests continued to take place in Missouri, where roughly 300 students walked out of two high schools in the Ferguson area. Reports online suggest that some teachers also walked out with students.
Back from holidays, U.S. students walk out over Ferguson decision | Reuters http://t.co/EJb7Vo3VGU
— Dougy's Daily Digest (@skinnergj) December 2, 2014
“@UGAELITE: Students participating in a "die-in" for 4.5 minutes at Tate Plaza #Ferguson#MikeBrown#UGA@UGANAACPpic.twitter.com/sFKrJKdkYY”
— UGA NAACP (@UGANAACP) December 3, 2014
Meanwhile, students at George Washington University staged a "die-in" to protest the grand jury decision.
Walked by a Ferguson “die-in” at George Washington University. pic.twitter.com/cdN5EXTZ7W
— Jamelle Bouie (@jbouie) December 2, 2014
#DCFerguson Protest at Union Station tonite #BlackLivesMatter#Ferguson#FergusonDecision@2LiveUnchainedpic.twitter.com/OXiHCikHpW
— Chuck_MODI (@POPSspotSports) December 3, 2014
Dozens of #DCFerguson protesters occupying #UnionStation in #DC for #MikeBrown#Ferguson#BlackLivesMatterpic.twitter.com/estvfLDrOz
— Wes Bruer CNN (@WesBruerCNN) December 3, 2014
There is currently a #Ferguson protest/sit in, in #UnionStation#DC. Very peaceful but HEAVY police presence! pic.twitter.com/j39IXcJ8fZ
— Katrina Avila (@KatrinaMarie8) December 2, 2014
02 December 2014
Dozens of protesters have shut down the entrance to the Washington, DC Metro's Union Station entrance.
Police are redirecting traffic to nearby public transport hubs.
Police are directing #UnionStation visitors to alternative Metro/MARC/Amtrak entrances, to not reach #Ferguson sit-in pic.twitter.com/iG0zLtXAEW
— Katrina Avila (@KatrinaMarie8) December 2, 2014
Howard students currently shutting down union station. #DCFergusonpic.twitter.com/whDAEift2f
— The Antique Black (@MelanatedGOD) December 3, 2014
01 December 2014
President Barack Obama is requesting congressional funding to provide 50,000 body cameras for police across the country.
Obama speaking on #Ferguson says he wants an additional 50 THOUSAND body cameras in use in police departments across US
— Ameera David (@AmeeraDavid) December 1, 2014
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"we came, we saw, we shut shit down" - #Ferguson protester leave S County Walmart Ruptly https://t.co/O0XaqXGhYC
— denise reese (@denice_ruptly) December 1, 2014
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Protesters just shut down the South County Wallmart #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/JGnTaSXCoU
— Paulina Leonovich (@Polly_evro) December 1, 2014
US President Barack Obama will meet at the White House on Monday with Cabinet members and civil rights leaders on issues related to Ferguson, Missouri, where a grand jury decided not to indict a white police officer in the death of an unarmed black teenager.
The meeting with Cabinet members will include a discussion of a review Obama ordered in August of federal programs that provide equipment to local law enforcement agencies, the White House said in a statement on Sunday.
Obama will also meet with elected officials, civil rights leaders and law enforcement officials from around the country to discuss "how communities and law enforcement can work together to build trust to strengthen neighborhoods across the country," the statement said. (Reuters)
Watch Reverend Al Sharpton blasting the grand jury's verdict on Michael Brown shooting:
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We want justice now. #SanJose California march and vigil in Solidarity w/ #Ferguson now | pics via @zaneexpressionpic.twitter.com/lGrEU4lyGz
— Revolution News (@NewsRevo) December 1, 2014
30 November 2014
At least 10 activists, including one teenager, were arrested overnight in Portland, Oregon, amid on-going protests against a grand jury decision not to indict a white police officer for killing an unarmed black teen.
Ferguson police deployed live ammunition and lethal weapons after four gunshots were heard near a police station, where at least 200 people had gathered for a demonstration.
According to police, the shots came from neither the police, nor the protesters. It was a lone gunman thought to be carrying an AK-47.
"We did not deploy any lethal weapons tonight until the shots were fired down the street. And that's when we decided, well, we need gun power, we don't have enough fire power, so that's why we deployed the rifles,” Sergeant Stevener told Ruptly.
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Banners of Darren Wilson wanted have been hanged on #Ferguson lights pic.twitter.com/DoyuYeLqZK
— Andrés Benedicto (@_abenedicto) November 30, 2014
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#Ferguson protesters light an American flag on fire outside the police station pic.twitter.com/awEiiyEOJi
— David Carson (@PDPJ) November 30, 2014
Ruptly's Paulina Leonovich reports first arrest of the night in Ferguson.
Police just arrested one guy, who was sitting on his knees at the #Ferguson PD #MikeBrownpic.twitter.com/F8Ysksk7Go
— Paulina Leonovich (@Polly_evro) November 30, 2014
This man just got arrested by Ferguson PD - about 200 protester are witnessing, tension is high @Ruptlypic.twitter.com/90XOza3IDU
— denise reese (@denice_ruptly) November 30, 2014
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Now police threatening to arrest #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/0TybEfsDP2
— Paulina Leonovich (@Polly_evro) November 30, 2014
Police lined up and ready #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/bJ7p2blPZB
— Paulina Leonovich (@Polly_evro) November 30, 2014
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Protesters gathering outside #Ferguson PD pic.twitter.com/8cUXxPRH4O
— Paulina Leonovich (@Polly_evro) November 30, 2014
Close to 100 protesters outside Ferguson Police Department, chanting. Only a few National Guard soldiers visible pic.twitter.com/NuyzSsqhCK
— Stephanie Diffin (@DiffinKSDK) November 30, 2014
Around 200 Ferguson solidarity protesters marched through shopping centres and blocked intersections in Clayton, Missouri, near St. Louis on Saturday, disrupting the work of some of the businesses there.
Watch Ruptly’s latest video of the action.
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#Ferguson activist successfully shut down Target in Chesterfield @Ruptlypic.twitter.com/dIMUtzkSLm
— denise reese (@denice_ruptly) November 30, 2014
29 November 2014
Officer Darren Wilson, who fatally shot black teenager Michael Brown, has resigned from the Ferguson Police Department, his attorney said.
The resignation is effective immediately, AP quoted one of Wilson’s lawyers, Neil Bruntrager, as saying on Saturday.
This is the damage #Ferguson protesters left behind at Beretta restaurant on Valencia St in SF.http://t.co/QMOhwATDOcpic.twitter.com/Jcc4MrNlol
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsBayArea) November 29, 2014
St. Louis County PD confirms 15 arrests in the Ferguson protests. One of the people in police custody is facing charges for assaulting an officer.
#BREAKING: Protesters break Radio Shack and Bank of America's windows at 27th and Mission streets in San Francisco.
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsBayArea) November 29, 2014
Ferguson police have confirmed that some people have been detained. The number is unclear, though.
Police in #Ferguson issued warning to protesters leave streets. Some protesters ignored warnings. Were taken into custody.
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) November 29, 2014
A viral Vine shows a traffic barrier being thrown at a group of police officers, who are busy arresting a man, during Ferguson protests in San Francisco. One of the cops charges after the assailant, only to trip and fall a second later.
Protesters arrested in Los Angeles.
8 arrested during #Ferguson protests near Beverly/Alvarado: 2- outstanding warrants, 1- battery on officer, 5- failure to obey lawful order
— Julie Sone (@ABC7JulieSone) November 29, 2014
Footage from the scene in Ferguson.
Protesters right in the face of officers as music gets louder. #Fergusonhttps://t.co/LwbcCcodPB
— Bobbie'Parker (@BobbiesAngel_93) November 29, 2014
After a brief clash with police, it seems as though the crowd in Ferguson is shrinking.
#ferguson protest crowd shrinks after clash with police pic.twitter.com/eJtz4eQQJe
— Matthew S. Dolan (@matthewsdolan) November 29, 2014
couple blocks away from #Ferguson PD now pic.twitter.com/43k0YtxFos
— Chuck_MODI (@POPSspotSports) November 29, 2014
Watch the ongoing protests by tuning in to RT's LIVE FEED of the demonstrations.
Here is some footage of Ferguson police arresting a demonstrator.
Tensions are high in Ferguson, where police have reportedly started arresting protesters outside the police department.
Officer gets on bullhorn: you are in violation of state law by impeding traffic. Move back or be subject to arrest #Ferguson
— KayRay (@RE_invent_ED) November 29, 2014
Over 20 have been grabbed. They are standing in the streets tellin People to get out the street #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/mJENkYQzy6
— KayRay (@RE_invent_ED) November 29, 2014
Ferguson protesters in San Francisco are now making their way to the police station in the Mission district, according to ABC7 News.
Protesters broke the windshield of a street-cleaning car.
Windows of this SF Street cleaning truck smashed by protesters. #mapitpic.twitter.com/jwnK4ytbQa
— Cbarnard (@CornellBarnard) November 29, 2014
Looks like police are gearing up to become more involved.
SF police getting ready for the #ferguson protesters on market, feels a bit tense. pic.twitter.com/FIZLBX5jN8
— Carlos Mondragón (@mondras) November 29, 2014
Protesters marching and chanting, "black lives matter."
"#BlackLivesMatter" Marching down Market Street in San Francisco #BlackoutBlackFriday (via @Power_Lloyd) https://t.co/umXtz6gWB6
— #MIKEBROWNCOVERUP (@mikebrowncover) November 29, 2014
Several people are claiming on Twitter that Westfield mall has now closed due to the ongoing protests near Union Square and Market St.
#sfpd blocks entrance to Westfield mall on #BlackFriday#BlackoutBlackFriday#blacklivesmatter#SanFrancisco... https://t.co/0kgreeHlUO
— Steve Rhodes (@tigerbeat) November 29, 2014
I'm locked inside the Westfield Mall in San Francisco because of protests/rioting.
— Jason Horton (@Jason_Horton) November 29, 2014
@abc7newsBayArea yeah, it's really bad. Came to enjoy the tree lighting and it was ruined. Westfield mall closed too.
— Stephanie O'Brien (@Sunkissd82) November 29, 2014
Police in riot gear have reportedly arrived at the scene in San Francisco.
Moments ago at #treelighting#UnionSquare#SF police in #riotgear to hold off #Ferguson#Protesterspic.twitter.com/DfSt02hxKe
— Alonso Orellana (@AOVisual) November 29, 2014
Downtown San Francisco is blocked. Helicopter monitors Market St and Union Square. #FergusonDecisionpic.twitter.com/YhOMQr2Nqc
— Kevin Dubouis (@KevinDubouis) November 29, 2014
As police shut down the street at Market St. and 4th St., reports of protesters throwing bottles and stores closing up shop at Union Square are coming in.
Traffic (and #Muni) backed up on 5th and Market for #Ferguson protest. #blackfridayblackoutpic.twitter.com/7NZ76OWOt5
— Joe Fitz Rodriguez (@FitzTheReporter) November 29, 2014
Yikes, #SF RT @jilltucker Protesters throwing bottles at police. Shoppers scared. Stores shutting gates. Bad scene at union square #ferguson
— Stacy Beckley (@StacyBeckley) November 29, 2014
Protesters have reportedly broken windows at Macy's in San Francisco's Union Square, according to ABC 7.
#BREAKING: Protesters break several windows at Macy's in San Francisco's Union Square. Avoid the area.
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsBayArea) November 29, 2014
Here is some footage from tonight's protest in San Francisco.
Market and Fifth SHUT DOWN #blackoutblackfriday San Francisco https://t.co/0OmV0hhk3m
— Eric (@Power_Lloyd) November 29, 2014
A photo from the standoff between police and demonstrators in San Francisco.
Police holding back other side of street also. #BlackFridayBlackout#SF#MikeBrown#BlackLivesMatter#Fergusonpic.twitter.com/WmXwleaotf
— Jimi Devine (@JimiDevine) November 29, 2014
Two police wagons have been called in to accommodate arrests, local ABC 7 reports.
#BREAKING: Standoff between police and protesters at Geary and Powell in SF. Police requested two arrest wagons. pic.twitter.com/eUapZSINY1
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsBayArea) November 29, 2014
Protesters are reportedly breaking windows in San Francisco.
#BREAKING: Protesters are breaking windows on Powell Street in San Francisco.
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsBayArea) November 29, 2014
Protesters in San Francisco shout as the Christmas tree is lit.
VIDEO: Union Square tree lit, protesters shout for justice. #SanFrancisco #blackoutblackfriday
A video posted by Joe Fitzgerald (@fitzthereporter) on Nov 11, 2014 at 6:44pm PST
As in Seattle, San Francisco police are trying to keep protesters from interrupting the Christmas tree ceremony.
San Francisco police say some protesters have thrown bottles, though that has been disputed by some in the crowd.
The protesters -and bystanders - are penned into Stockton st., inbetween Macy's West and East. #blackfridayblackoutpic.twitter.com/X3GewqLCKc
— Joe Fitz Rodriguez (@FitzTheReporter) November 29, 2014
"Please back up! They're throwing bottles you need to be safe!" @SFPD to crowd at Union Square #blackfridayblackoutpic.twitter.com/KJZaZeSlk5
— Joe Fitz Rodriguez (@FitzTheReporter) November 29, 2014
Here is some video footage of the protest in San Francisco, taking place at a local Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
#BlackFridayBlackout protest in solidarity with #Ferguson at San Francisco's Union Square Christmas tree lighting. http://t.co/QdeEqXKcmp
— Joe Vazquez (@joenewsman) November 29, 201
As things settle down in Seattle, protesters in San Francisco have taken to the streets.
#BREAKING: Demonstrators are marching along Market Street in DT SF protesting the #FergusonDecision. pic.twitter.com/WxDlHleQVJ
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsBayArea) November 29, 201
Seattle police prevent shoppers from entering Westlake mall, which is closing early due to demonstrations.
.@SeattlePD turning shoppers away - Westlake closing early on Black Friday #fergusonpic.twitter.com/hQq8FsS64c
— Alison Morrow (@AlisonMorrowTV) November 29, 2014
Westlake mall is closing early on Black Friday, thanks to the ongoing protests taking place.
BREAKING: @WestlakeCenter mall closing early on #BlackFriday, the year's busiest shopping day, because of #Ferguson protests in #Seattle.
— Ashley Stewart (@ashannstew) November 29, 201
Seattle Police have followed protesters from Westlake Mall. Now outside. #Ferguson#MikeBrownpic.twitter.com/loUbt0cdtU
— Joshua Trujillo (@joshtrujillo) November 29, 201
Riot police have reportedly arrived at Westlake mall and are blocking the entrance.
Riot police block west lake entrance. #ferguson#Seattlepic.twitter.com/MDeFs8ejNg
— Casey Jaywork (@CaseyJaywork) November 29, 2014
Despite the protests, the tree was lit successfully.
Nevertheless, the tree got lit and fireworks fired. #Seattlepic.twitter.com/FSD0vhvuJk
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) November 29, 2014
Meanwhile, hundreds of demonstrators have arrived at Westlake mall, where they are playing dead.
Hundreds of protesters gathered now in Weslake Mall. #Ferguson#MikeBrown#Seattlepic.twitter.com/LMjqnKxhsH
— Joshua Trujillo (@joshtrujillo) November 29, 2014
Since protesters interrupted the ceremony enough to stop the children there from singing Christmas carols, many of the kids ended up crying.
Kids, 7-10, here to perform carols ended up surrounded by #ferguson protesters on stage. All in tears.
— Joshua Trujillo (@joshtrujillo) November 29, 201
Police gathered around the Christmas tree during the ceremony, which was interrupted throughout.
Ring of police around Westlake Christmas tree. Protesters shouted during, before, and after lighting ceremony. pic.twitter.com/hwRZFlCEYU
— Eli Sanders (@elijsanders) November 29, 2014
Balcony cleared by police, marchers now on plaza out front #Seattle#fergusonpic.twitter.com/H1BeBElLmP
— Casey Jaywork (@CaseyJaywork) November 29, 2014
Kids who came here to sing for tree lighting were unable to. Protester: "Who cares. Mike Brown doesn't get a Christmas." #Seattle#Ferguson
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) November 29, 2014
Five people have been arrested, according to Seattle police. At least two of these individuals were arrested for assaulting officers.
Police have arrested two more protesters at 5th and Pine for assaulting officers. Five people have been arrested so far.
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) November 29, 2014
Protesters have reportedly hijacked the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Seattle.
#Seattle's Christmas tree lighting hijacked by protesters. Host Mark Wright apologizes to crowd: "I'm sorry this is happening."
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) November 29, 2014
#Ferguson protesters make their way onto announcer's platform at #Seattle tree lighting ceremony.
— Ashley Stewart (@ashannstew) November 29, 2014
Some protesters at the tree ceremony are trying to make their voices heard.
There's a band here playing, but protesters are trying to drown it out with "black lives matter" chant. pic.twitter.com/jTfEhDC3kJ
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) November 29, 2014
Here is the mayor's full statement:
“While I understand the hurt and frustration that our city has experienced in the past days, this is a city that respects the rule of law. I support the First Amendment rights of protestors, but violence against property or police officers will not be tolerated in our city.”
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has denounced reports of violence by protesters, saying such action will not be tolerated. Police also claim that some activists are launching fireworks. Earlier, Q13 reporter Hana Kim noted that most of the demonstrators were peaceful, but that some in the crowd were being "disruptive."
"Violence against property or police officers will not be tolerated in our city,” @Mayor_Ed_Murray on #Ferguson protests in Seattle.
— Ashley Stewart (@ashannstew) November 29, 2014
Many protestors are peaceful but you have dozens in the mix with masks being disruptive and instigating violence #Q13FOX#Ferguson
— Hana Kim (@hanamkim) November 28, 2014
Meanwhile, police in riot gear have been deployed to the area around the Christmas tree.
Protestors drowning out live music coming from West Lake Center. Riot police in place #Seattle#BlackOutBlackFridaypic.twitter.com/xXMCfhtmRi
— Charles J. Gaglio (@Chazzgarden) November 29, 201
Police have reportedly already stopped at least one person from interrupting the Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Protestors trying to disrupt Seattle tree lighting ceremony stopped by Police #liveonkomopic.twitter.com/OieYihrcGd
— Luke Duecy (@LukeDuecy) November 29, 201
Police are setting up barricades to keep potential protesters from interrupting the city's Christmas tree lighting ceremony, slated to occur this evening.
HEAVY police presence at Seattle tree lighting ceremony - keeping protestors away #liveonkomopic.twitter.com/g59SZikfKV
— Luke Duecy (@LukeDuecy) November 29, 2014
Seattle Police at 5th and Pine and putting up barricades per @hanamkim to block off any protestors who want to disrupt the tree lighting.
— David Rose (@DavidRoseQ13FOX) November 29, 2014
Seattle police said that some protesters used pepper spray themselves and also deployed flares. Several arrests have been made, according to Q13 Fox reporter David Rose.
Some demontrators have thrown flares and are using pepper spray.
— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) November 29, 2014
Seattle Police making several arrests at Boren and Pine. Deploying pepper spray to control the crowd pushing the line of officers. @Q13FOX
— David Rose (@DavidRoseQ13FOX) November 29, 2014
More footage of the situation on the ground in Seattle, via King5.
ALERT: Video: Police, Ferguson, Mo., protesters clash in Downtown Seattle - SeattlePD http://t.co/WqDzJQCzFk#breakingnews#alert
— MI News Place (@minewsplace) November 29, 201
Here's some video showing Seattle police using pepper spray or smoke against protesters.
Video: Pepper spray used by police seen at Ferguson protests in Downtown Seattle - @KIRO7Seattlehttp://t.co/veBwkNggWl
— Satria A (@satriaagara) November 29, 2014
Seattle police have deployed pepper spray against protesters, according to KIRO reporter Brandi Kruse. Some protesters allegedly tried to roll a dumpster down a hill onto police officers in response, but they were stopped by other demonstrators.
So far, it seems like the pepper spray has successfully dispersed the crowd.
.@SeattlePD disperse pepper spray, percussion grenades on protesters trying to push past barricade. pic.twitter.com/u0ZYdVXpD3
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) November 29, 2014
Group of protesters wearing masks tried to roll a large dumpster down a steep hill at @SeattlePD officers, but others in crowd stopped them.
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) November 29, 2014
Police in Seattle are reportedly trying to stop protesters from heading back downtown. According to KOMO News, some 2,000 people participated in area protests on Friday.
By the convention center. Cops making a line. Might get a little tense. #ShutItDown#seattleprotestpic.twitter.com/2uTOYFudC9
— Kim Correa (@kiimpulsively) November 28, 2014
.@SeattlePD clearly trying to prevent protesters from heading back downtown . pic.twitter.com/VSlVZQ0Qs2
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) November 28, 2014
Large crowds staged protests against police brutality at multiple venues in Seattle, Washington. Not only did protesters try to take over a transit tunnel station in Westlake, but they also played dead on the streets and took over a shopping mall.
Dozens of protesters play dead in the streets of #Seattle to protest #Ferguson grand jury decision. pic.twitter.com/jCHofNG5jb
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) November 25, 2014
#BlackOutBlackFriday#Seattle@KING5Seattle@KIRO7Seattle protest slowing shoppers who look on pic.twitter.com/UHoSqaSa6U
— Charles J. Gaglio (@Chazzgarden) November 28, 2014
Protesters have TAKEN OVER 3 floors of Westlake shopping center in #Seattle, chanting "Black lives matter." pic.twitter.com/rsrXAeNBFr
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) November 28, 2014
28 November 2014
Here is video from earlier in the day, when hundreds of protesters in St. Louis streamed into the Galleria mall and essentially shut down business. People can be heard screaming, "United we stand; divided we fall." One man holds a sign that reads, "Spread love and unite against the system."
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This sums it up nicely. "@shawncarrie: Pay attention, America. #Ferguson#BlackFriday#BlackoutBlackFridaypic.twitter.com/TPUtRdsFdy"
— Mandice McAllister (@iMandice) November 28, 2014
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#BlackoutBlackFriday protesters tried to occupy Westlake sttn in DT #Seattle@KingCoSheriff closed it @KIRO7Seattlepic.twitter.com/i9B7XDb1A5
— Rob Munoz (@RobKIRO7) November 28, 2014
Demonstrators in New York renewed their call for more protests, urging participants to return to Union Square on Monday around 3 p.m. As they marched through the streets, people chanted, "Black lives matter" and "We are all Mike Brown."
Activists praised themselves for bringing attention to their cause, and urged people to walk out of their schools and jobs to build momentum for the movement on Monday. They also accused police of murdering black and brown people, whose lives they said are not valued by "the system."
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#blacklivesmatterfriday#nyc2ferguson#buynothingday at union sq #hella#myNYPD about 2 announce kettle https://t.co/SLDkWMoQAb
— Mellow Yellow (@critmasspanic) November 28, 2014
Follow Ruptly's LIVE FEED of the ‘Black Lives Matter Friday’ march in New York City.
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Protesters inside Westlake Mall at Seattle's #BlackLivesMatterFriday protest. pic.twitter.com/fwYpFHG3Ub
— Eli Sanders (@elijsanders) November 28, 2014
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LIVE 2:15 in NYC: NYPD reports peaceful #Ferguson protestors heading 4TimeSquare #BlackoutBlackFridaypic.twitter.com/r8D0OAzQpQ RT@H0XH4
— Roberto Blizzard (@VeganYogaDude) November 28, 2014
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Police arrest #Ferguson protesters in NYC http://t.co/rPBoTghOoS#BlackOutBlackFriday
— Ruptly (@Ruptly) November 28, 2014
Police have forced protesters out of West County Mall, a shopping center near St. Louis.
Police force us out. Crazy. West County. #fergusonhttps://t.co/IuzUHqbN8u
— deray mckesson (@deray) November 28, 2014
Police arrest protesters at the West Oakland BART station. Earlier, some of the 70 demonstrators had chained themselves to BART trains, shutting down the station and causing delays.
#developing All demonstrators now unchained. Now in different kind of restraint. pic.twitter.com/8w3xAeirmx
— Laura Anthony (@LauraAnthony7) November 28, 2014
Protesters at the Galleria mall are staging a so called 'die in,' which they organized through social media. The demonstrators walked around the mall before lying on the floor. They then got up and continued their protest in another part of the shopping complex.
Over 20 stores at Galleria mall st. Louis are closed due to protesters. This is amazing. pic.twitter.com/uDOckKJ3l2
— Christopher A. Davis (@chrisdavis59) November 28, 2014
According to Fox2 St. Louis, no arrests have been made so far. The mall has been shut down indefinitely, with all shops told to close by police.
Protests are also taking place at the Galleria Mall in St. Louis, with protesters urging shoppers to come and join them in their demonstrations. There are believed to be in the region of around 150 demonstrators taking part, while some shops have closed their shutters on police advice.
Police on stand-by not interfering though in the protest #Ferguson#MikeBrown#shuitdown#Galleriapic.twitter.com/BXjsRJ1ylE
— Paulina Leonovich (@Polly_evro) November 28, 2014
There is a police presence at the shopping facility, but so far they are keeping their distance and not interfering with the protesters.
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Macys's workers "No #BlackFriday !! ". #fergusonhttps://t.co/M9BZEKXQot
— Lorena de la Cuesta (@LorenadlaCuesta) November 28, 2014
More than 150 protesters gathered outside Macy's in New York and briefly stopped traffic before returning to the sidewalk. Some of the demonstraters went inside the building, while the vast majority stayed outside and shouted, "Out of the store, into the street."
Protesters in NYC boycott Black Friday FOLLOW LIVE: http://t.co/wgnvbYjwBZ#BlackLivesMatterpic.twitter.com/H65d0nwWP6
— Ruptly (@Ruptly) November 28, 2014
The protesters then made their way up Sixth Avenue before heading for Times Square, again blocking traffic on their way.
Protesters at the West Oakland BART station have shut down the transport hub after holding the train doors open, to prevent trains from traveling in either direction. More than 70 demonstrators took part, some of who chained themselves to the trains, according to ABC7.
BREAKING 30 black activists shut down all BART trains #Ferguson2Oakland#BlackLivesMatter@PhilofDreams_@NaomiAKleinpic.twitter.com/ndZTjMxj23
— joshua kahn russell (@joshkahnrussell) November 28, 2014
The activists started arriving at the station at around 10:30 a.m. local time, with one group on the platform and another group at street level, who were singing and handing out leaflets. The station was shut down within half an hour, leaving BART officials desperately trying to find stranded passengers other modes of transportation.
More photos of BART shutdown #BlackoutBlackFriday#BlackLivesMatter#Ferguson2Oakland#Ferguson#JusticeForMikeBrownpic.twitter.com/Dn2JgsZaSe
— joshua kahn russell (@joshkahnrussell) November 28, 2014
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Pastor Derrick speaks to the officers. "WE ARE HUMAN!" Target, #NoBlackFriday#fergusonhttps://t.co/JEkZQx40Hc
— ShordeeDooWhop (@Nettaaaaaaaa) November 28, 2014
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inside target #Fergusonhttps://t.co/0f9tSaaD8n
— Mariah Randi Stewart (@MzzzMariah) November 28, 2014
Live outside Target #Fergusonhttps://t.co/hy0Tv5mTg2
— Mariah Randi Stewart (@MzzzMariah) November 28, 2014
A crowd of protesters gathers outside a Walmart in St. Charles, a suburb of St. Louis.
#Ferguson protesters are gathering in front of the @Walmart, singing, "Which side are you on?" pic.twitter.com/r0vaWuLSs5
— Land of Propaganda (@landofpropagand) November 28, 2014
#Ferguson "You are trespassing and will be arrested immediately." http://t.co/j7vLKd05vwpic.twitter.com/TmkzcnZWwz
— Shazzarazza (@shazza_razza) November 28, 2014
Footage shows a group of Ferguson protesters entering Walmart in an attempt to "shut it down."
Police officers arrive at the Maplewood Walmart on the heels of the Ferguson protesters.
About 30 more officers just arrive. I'm still talking to Sgt. Martin. #fergusonhttps://t.co/GZMD5n8t9r
— deray mckesson (@deray) November 28, 2014
A group of protesters has peacefully entered the Maplewood Walmart near Ferguson, according to reports.
Just arrived at #Maplewood#Walmart. We are inside. Wonder if they are going to #ShutItDown... pic.twitter.com/nj8NqWwdUe
— Keith Rose (@KWRose) November 28, 2014
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PIC: Mike Brown's family sits at the table for their first holiday dinner without him. #StolenLives#Fergusonpic.twitter.com/Ly6784Yprv
— #Ferguson LiveUpdate (@natedrug) November 28, 2014
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Pikachu says, "DEMILITARIZE THE POLICE." pic.twitter.com/e2QpGAZGBG
— Occupy Wall Street (@OccupyWallStNYC) November 28, 2014
Watch Ruplty's video of Ferguson protesters at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC.
27 November 2014
State troopers and Humvees stand guard in front of a Walmart on W. Florissant in Ferguson—the meeting point of a planned 5 p.m. protest.
National Guards and State troopers in front of Walmart on W Florissant - waiting for #Ferguson activists @Ruptlypic.twitter.com/WQuGUG80nw
— denise reese (@denice_ruptly) November 27, 2014
A group of activists has taken action against the Ferguson grand jury verdict in New York by disrupting an annual Thanksgiving parade in a planned #stoptheparade flash mob. At least seven people have been arrested, police say.
All the Ferguson protesters arrested in Los Angeles have reportedly been released by the LAPD. Of up to 200 arrested overnight, about 90 remained in jail this morning.
BREAKING: @LAPDChiefBeck orders the release -- by dinner -- of about 90 who remain in jail after being arrested in local Ferguson protests.
— Matt Stevens (@MattStevensLAT) November 27, 2014
Earlier, it was reported that at least 400 protesters have been arrested over the past three days in cities across the US as they rallied against the grand jury decision not to idict Darren Wilson.
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Protesters have been setting donut traps for police. Awesome. #MikeBrown#Fergusonpic.twitter.com/cXYJ4yJwJt
— Bipartisan Report (@Bipartisanism) November 27, 2014
A Ferguson resident who saw her bakery vandalized during the recent riots has received over $200,000 to repair her business. Natalie DuBose said she was “in tears” at the amount of support she has received during “this crazy difficult time.”
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RT @sovantcore: @shizz03 People laying dead shutting down a street in Denver CO #Ferguson#WereInCharge#ShutItDownpic.twitter.com/qALZvDsnlm
— jallatte (@jallatte) November 27, 2014
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Bus packed with downtown L.A. protesters heads to the jail. pic.twitter.com/yoOcIVzGuJ
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) November 27, 2014
LAPD: Protesters arrested for failure to disperse. They can bail out tonight for $500 or they'll be in jail through weekend due to holiday
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) November 27, 2014
Contradicting the previous report, ABC 7 News says that about 50 people have been arrested so far.
Jail bus arrives to pick up about 50 protesters under arrest - WATCH #LIVEhttp://t.co/kuM6Pc95sdpic.twitter.com/Tr3YfSpZhh
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) November 27, 2014
About 12 protesters have been arrested so far for failing to disperse, according to CBS Los Angeles. Three buses are at the site to accomodate arrests.
#UPDATE: About a dozen demonstrators have been arrested in downtown #LA, per LAPD Lt. Andy Neiman
— CBS Los Angeles (@CBSLA) November 27, 2014
Here are some photos from today's scene in Los Angeles.
#FergusonDecision protesters lie down in street at Cesar Chavez/Alameda, #LA, in Stand-Off now http://t.co/fA6a9E8dt1pic.twitter.com/KpmxKdGykv
— Revolution News (@NewsRevo) November 27, 2014
Protesters march defiantly on Cesar Chavez. #MichaelBrown#Ferguson protests day 3 in LA. pic.twitter.com/GlUcd4wHoZ
— Marcus Yam (@yamphoto) November 27, 2014
Well over 100 LAPD officers blocking off and moving large numbers of #Ferguson protesters in downtown L.A. @KTLApic.twitter.com/HXjisGSymr
— Steve Kuzj (@SteveKuzj) November 27, 2014
According to the Los Angeles Times, police ordered more than 100 people to disperse. People have been protesting the grand jury's decision not to indict Darren Wilson, but they also gathered to demand that those who are arrested last night be freed. Following Tuesday evening's protest at LAPD headquarters, 183 people were arrested.
The scene in downtown #LA right now — LAPD declared #Ferguson protest an unlawful assembly http://t.co/lOSXMiW5jhpic.twitter.com/VIN1sAp8ys
— WORLD OUTBACK NEWS (@NewsOutback) November 27, 2014
Here's a photo showing LAPD officers detaining numerous demonstrators.
#Ferguson protesters being lined up and cuffed in downtown L.A. Will be put on LAPD bus and taken to jail. pic.twitter.com/sYz5BOcNyL
— Steve Kuzj (@SteveKuzj) November 27, 2014
Mass arrests are being reported in Los Angeles, where protesters are demonstrating against the LAPD. Police have declared an unlawful assembly, with local reporters saying protesters have thrown objects at police. Officers at the scene also have batons out.
Pushing and shoving between LAPD and #Ferguson protesters in downtown L.A. Things getting tense. @KTLApic.twitter.com/56ym60Llhi
— Steve Kuzj (@SteveKuzj) November 27, 2014
Police in riot gear have boxed in protesters at Hope/6th streets in downtown LA. Watch livePolice in riot gear... http://t.co/uwaeWlU3Qv
— The DAYS of LOT (@Thedaysoflot) November 27, 2014
Protesters in Milan, Italy, threw flares at the US Consulate there on Wednesday in order to protest the Ferguson grand jury decision. In the video, demonstrators can be seen holding a banner that reads, "We the people, fight the power, unite the struggles."
They can also be heard chanting, "No justice, no peace. F**k the police."
More than 400 people across the United States have been arrested since the grand jury decision has come in, according to Reuters. Protests have taken place in dozens of cities, including Boston, Detroit, New York, and Los Angeles.
26 November 2014
Police in Los Angeles arrested 183 people Tuesday night, significantly more than law enforcement in other cities across the United States. Of these arrests, 167 were made for disturbing the peace, according to the LA Times.
Demonstrators made headlines Tuesday evening for gathering near the Los Angeles Police Department headquarters, where the majority of arrests were made. LAPD Chief Charlie Beck said police gave activists every opportunity to express themselves, but began detaining people when they crossed the line.
“The police department of Los Angeles wants to facilitate genuine 1st Amendment activity,” Beck said. “However, we will not condone or will not allow individuals to trample others’ 1st Amendment rights.”
Activist and public intellectual Cornel West called the situation unfolding in Ferguson “the end of the age of Obama.”
The controversial professor made the comments during an interview with CNN International, saying, “It’s a very sad end. We began with tremendous hope and we end with great despair.”
West said the US has a “Jim Crow criminal justice system” that has failed to work properly for minority communities, and particularly for those who are poor.
#Ferguson: The sad end of the Age of Obama
— Cornel West (@CornelWest) November 25, 2014
“It’s very sad that the Wall Street executives can go free and drone droppers can go free, torturers can go free – but police who kill our precious children walk free,” he said. “We weep and we do fight back, but there’s been a class war and a kind of racial war against black and brown youth.”
West noted that only one in 11,000 grand juries fail to deliver indictments. He also said that despite having a black president and attorney general, the federal government has failed to prosecute a single in which police have killed a black youth.
Obama's empty neutrality, moral bankruptcy and political cowardice is now undeniable to even his most loyal cheerleaders and boot-lickers!
— Cornel West (@CornelWest) November 25, 2014
Asked why he is so critical of the president, West said that he will always fight for those who are suffering, regardless of their race.
“Unfortunately, President Obama chose a Wall Street presidency,” West added. “He chose a drone presidency… he chose massive surveillance… and he chose not to even give one speech that focuses on the Jim Crow criminal justice system that’s been targeting poor black and brown youth.”
Police in Ferguson arrested a total of 58 people Tuesday night, a notable increase over the previously reported number of 45. According to the Associated Press, seven of the people arrested face felony charges – four for allegedly assaulting a cop and three for “armed criminal action.”
St. Louis County Police have confirmed that the body of the man found dead in a vehicle Tuesday morning in Ferguson was burned and shot, CBS News reported. The body belonged to 20-year-old DeAndre Joshua, who was killed near the spot where Michael Brown died on August 9.
Law enforcement is treating the death as a homicide as they continue to investigate. It’s unclear if the man’s death is connected to Monday night’s protests following the grand jury decision, but police are not ruling out the possibility.
Speaking to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, local resident Richard Taylor – who lives near the area Joshua’s body was found – said he saw and heard four people talking about looting and killing someone Monday evening. When he called police, however, no one responded.
Meanwhile, the young man’s family is heartbroken.
"I'm still stunned because he never had any problems. He was a good kid," relative Brian Joshua, 45 said while other family members cried. "It's like somebody just hit us with a brick."
Police pepper sprayed protesters as they attempted to storm St. Louis city hall on Wednesday afternoon, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Officers arrested three protesters after the crowd failed to disperse following a police order. A line of about 50 police officers confronted the crowd as they marched through the city, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
British comedian Russell Brand took to his web series The Trews to criticize US mainstream media framing of the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, which he described as a “microcosmic cauldron of centuries of racial oppression."
Video has surfaced out of Ferguson, Missouri showing a brief but tense impasse that ends with a mask-clad looter standing down to a female pizza shop employee as nearby businesses burn to the ground.
Two FBI agents were shot early Wednesday morning in north St. Louis County, according to local broadcaster KSDK. It’s not immediately clear if the incident is linked to the overnight unrest in nearby Ferguson.
The agents were shot at while they were on duty near the intersection of N. Hanley Road and Monroe Avenue, investigating reports of a person barricaded inside a house.
The officers received non-life threatening injuries, according to Shawn McGuire, a county police spokesman.
Police say 44 people have been arrested after a second night of violence in Ferguson. Law enforcement officers confiscated two weapons, while numerous bottles, rocks, pieces of concrete, and a Molotov cocktail were thrown at officers. The majority of those detained were for minor offenses, with St Louis police chief Jon Belmar saying, “Generally it was a much better night,” at a press conference.
Capt. Ron Johnson - "some of the peaceful protesters were actually helping us tonight." #Ferguson
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) November 26, 2014
#BREAKING: AC Transit bus tries to avoid #Ferguson protest in #Oakland; runs into light pole at Telegraph and 32nd st pic.twitter.com/YHp3jF3qFO
— San Francisco Live (@SFLIVEONLINE) November 26, 2014
Meanwhile, a field producer from RT's video news agency Ruptly has been detained by law enforcement officers in Ferguson. Denise Reese @denice_ruptly was filming when she was arrested.
Our #Ruptly field producer @denice_ruptly has been been detained by security forces whilst filming in #Ferguson - More details to folllow
— Ruptly (@Ruptly) November 26, 2014
Violence is still taking place in Ferguson, with St. Louis County PD reporting that businesses along the S. Florissant are being vandalized. Police have had rocks thrown at them, as well as other unpleasant objects.
What appears to be urine filled bottles thrown at police. pic.twitter.com/Jt5H3TfGWI
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) November 26, 2014
Following the incident with the police car and the tear gas, it looks like events in Ferguson have settled down for the moment.
Combination of tear gas, dogs barking and cops with assault weapons drawn has dispersed crowd at #Ferguson. Mood now strangely subdued.
— Paul Lewis (@PaulLewis) November 26, 2014
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#DEFIANT - Lone woman defies #FergusonPolice's demands to vacate the street, is dragged off #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/valqDaLV3G
— Ruptly (@Ruptly) November 26, 2014
Police have declared the Ferguson protesters are now assembling "unlawfully" and must disperse. People have been told to return to their homes or vehicles. If they do not obey orders, police say they will be subject to arrest.
Police PA: everyone get back into their vehicles and leave now or be subject to arrest. #ferguson
— Andy Carvin (@acarvin) November 26, 2014
Before police deployed tear gas, protesters reportedly threw molotov cocktails at officers.
Molotov cocktails thrown at police near Ferguson city hall. They return with teargas
— Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) November 26, 2014
Here is footage of Ferguson after police used tear gas in the area. In the second video, captured by reporter Ben Kesling, people can be seen throwing tear gas canisters back at police.
Tear gas deployed in #Fergusonhttps://t.co/fqI5fPvpRV
— Ben Kesling (@bkesling) November 26, 2014
Throwing tear gas back at police in #Fergusonhttps://t.co/q4X8a6m149
— Ben Kesling (@bkesling) November 26, 2014
Ferguson police have reportedly arrived in the area carrying assault rifles and armored carriers.
Police with assault rifles on the scene. Four armored personnel carriers. #fergusonhttps://t.co/P2bqwPyZ07
— Paul Lewis (@PaulLewis) November 26, 2014
Police have deployed tear gas against protesters after they set a vehicle on fire.
Tear gas deployed near Ferguson City Hall. Just as miserable as in August
— Wesley Lowery (@WesleyLowery) November 26, 2014
Cops are putting on tear gas masks in front of the vandalized Ferguson City Hall https://t.co/w9DeB4U7h9
— Paul Hampel (@phampel) November 26, 2014
Some police officers stand guard at the vehicle just recently set on fire.
Police guarding burned and smashed patrol car outside Ferguson City Hall. Huge response pic.twitter.com/Qe3Zexrfyk
— Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) November 26, 2014
Ferguson protesters flip police cruiser twice, set it on fire. There are also reports of people breaking windows at City Hall.
Protesters flipped over a police vehicle outside #Ferguson city hall on Tuesday http://t.co/8wHJ4Yp2bD -@NYTNationalpic.twitter.com/HMKBMCFT39
— Mic (@micnews) November 26, 2014
LIVE VIDEO: Appears protesters in #Ferguson have set a police vehicle on fire. LIVE: http://t.co/AtgrhYE55M#abc15pic.twitter.com/1uqCPwdFVW
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) November 26, 2014
The police car is now on fire. Several windows in City Hall are broken too https://t.co/1agz2ZQueb
— Jim Dalrymple II (@JimDalrympleII) November 26, 2014
Here's an image showing protesters completely taking over an overpass and blocking traffic in New York.
WOW RT @Djay_Chester: Amazing! RT @ISwearIAintHit: NYC Showing Out! pic.twitter.com/ppOfNxdSAV
— Rae Kaboose (@EvilJeanyis) November 26, 2014
Another photo of thousands of protesters shutting down FDR drive in NYC tonight. People are still marching. #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/Ak8A5RGjKU
— Jenna Pope (@JennaBPope) November 26, 2014
New York City protesters interrupt on-air CNN reporter with chants of "F*ck CNN!"
CNN just aired 10-seconds of New Yorkers chanting "F*ck CNN" https://t.co/ZeOEOefy3M
— Jorge Rivas (@thisisjorge) November 26, 2014
Protesters in Ferguson have blocked a street in the area, police stated. Reporters, meanwhile, said tensions are increasing near the police department, where bottles have been thrown at officers.
Cops just snatched someone and dragged them across the ground behind the police line at ferguson PD. A plastic bottle thrown at police
— Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) November 26, 2014
Protesters in #Ferguson are blocking S. Florissant Road in front of PD. They are about to start marching.
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) November 26, 2014
BREAKING: Crowd getting louder, exchange of words. #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/qytRWQMSfv
— TheAnonMessage (@TheAnonMessage) November 26, 2014
Baton-wielding riot police are on the move in Atlanta.
BREAKING: RIOT POLICE IN ATLANTA MOVE IN ON PROTESTERS - https://t.co/SFn34TaIjz#ShutItDown
— TheAnonMessage (@TheAnonMessage) November 26, 2014
Local media in Boston report that nearly 24 people have been arrested Tuesday night in local Ferguson solidarity marches.
About 24 people arrested by BPD and State Police during #BostonForFerguson protest so far. http://t.co/PhH5Osv5MR#7News
— 7News Boston (@7News) November 26, 2014
In a move reminiscent of the Occupy Wall Street movement, crowds are assembling on the steps of the New York Stock Exchange.
Wall Street, occupied. #Ferguson2nycpic.twitter.com/L6kNZvrOks
— Andrew Losowsky (@losowsky) November 26, 2014
Thousands continue to protest in Washington, DC.
On the steps of the National Portrait Gallery #dcfergusonpic.twitter.com/1GbuT3vzKU
— Andrew Blake (@apblake) November 26, 2014
Here's a few of the thousands out in DC right now #dcfergusonpic.twitter.com/nkBdXY05fD
— Andrew Blake (@apblake) November 26, 2014
Demonstrators burn a US flag during a Ferguson solidarity march in Washington, DC.
UPDATE: "No justice, no peace...this ain't our flag." Protesters burn flag in DC's Chinatown. #ShutItDownhttps://t.co/tKSDHxSEBS#Ferguson
— TheAnonMessage (@TheAnonMessage) November 26, 2014
Protesters in Oakland, Calif. demand indictment of Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson.
Protesters in #Oakland rally for second night in a row after #Ferguson verdict https://t.co/VshHcYj6hj#AnonymousOpFerguson via AnonAesthet
— Operation Ferguson (@OpFerguson) November 26, 2014
Back in New York, protesters have shut down traffic on the Manhattan Bridge.
BREAKING: #NYC Protesters Shut Down The Manhattan Bridge, Traffic Stopped -PHOTOS: http://t.co/ysvqwINJJ4pic.twitter.com/iKzLvhcf9C
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 26, 2014
At least a Thousand activists are now on the Manhattan Bridge obstructing traffic #Ferguson#BlackLivesMatter#lovepic.twitter.com/rDHHG1g4wY
— Jacob Tobia (@JacobTobia) November 26, 2014
Taking Manhattan Bridge. #ShutItDownpic.twitter.com/DCMKa5oSxr
— Occupy Wall Street (@OccupyWallStNYC) November 26, 2014
At least two people have reportedly been arrested near the Ferguson Police Department building.
BREAKING: 2 arrests being made in front of the #Ferguson police department pic.twitter.com/lguI9xMBgk
— Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) November 26, 2014
Thousands of people in Portland, Oregon, have taken to the streets to protest the Ferguson grand jury's decision.
Thousands in Portland in solidarity, "People in Ferguson have a right to rage," says peaker. pic.twitter.com/rqjLao2yHy
— Arun Gupta (@arunindy) November 26, 2014
Party large crowd tonight in Portland, Oregon #Ferguson via @mbvillarrealpic.twitter.com/5JI4lks5hy
— Joshua Chavers (@JoshuaChavers) November 26, 2014
Protesters on SW Broadway, Portland OR. It looks like it is 7 blocks full of people if not more #Ferguson#Blacklivespic.twitter.com/crX0xYZmax
— Natalie (@Natalie_Writer) November 26, 2014
Protesters in New York have overrun the FDR freeway, blocking all traffic lanes.
BREAKING: Thousands of ppl marching onto FDR drive, a major roadway in NYC, blocking all lanes of traffic. #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/3sD7DnagF0
— Jenna Pope (@JennaBPope) November 26, 2014
Protestors now on the FDR Drive at the Williamsburg bridge. FDR ia shutdown. #NYC#Fergusonpic.twitter.com/4uXsTRMmQc
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) November 26, 2014
Both sides of FDR Drive shut down 4 #MikeBrown & #EricGarner#Ferguson 2 #NYC RT @JesusGonzalezNY Cc @Nettaaaaaaaapic.twitter.com/oiYxKIjGku
— Andrew J. Padilla (@apadillafilm6) November 26, 2014
Elsewhere in the US, demonstrators in Washington, DC, are rallying in support of Michael Brown. Some have set up shop in front of the White House.
More #ferguson#grandjury#protest in #washington now. @rt_americahttps://t.co/jocTznceLG
— Manila Chan (@ManilaChan) November 26, 2014
Earlier: HANDS UP DONT SHOOT. #Ferguson protesters gather in front of #WhiteHouse@RT_Americahttps://t.co/VQFuIlZ91K
— Manila Chan (@ManilaChan) November 25, 2014
Protests in New York City are occurring in multiple locations, not just Times Square.
Houston St #NYC completely shut down by #Ferguson#protestorshttps://t.co/FlQKcuMxaP
— #peter bordes (@MediaLabPete) November 26, 2014
#ferguson. West Village NYC. 6th avenue closed. Thousands. In the streets. Not a cop anywhere. pic.twitter.com/tyVzr7TNiu
— Michael Ratner (@justleft) November 26, 2014
According to Tony Aiello from CBS New York, at least five people have been arrested.
At least five arrested so far at father Duffy Square pic.twitter.com/iwXUNVcaoE
— Tony Aiello (@AielloTV) November 26, 2014
#NYPD now arresting protesters who refuse to get out of the street. They were warned three times pic.twitter.com/L2zyfzTMFi
— Tony Aiello (@AielloTV) November 26, 2014
Police subdue a man who resisted arrest #NYCprotestpic.twitter.com/OROkAg5BAL
— Tony Aiello (@AielloTV) November 26, 2014
Protesters in New York City are being arrested, according to NBC New York.
WATCH: Arrests in Times Square as police try to move protesters onto sidewalks http://t.co/4RlRctAlrP#Fergusonpic.twitter.com/6e67zAcMrf
— NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) November 26, 2014
#FergusonDecision After some arrests and a stampede from NYPD, the march/protest in nyc is moving from times square south down broadway.
— JGromma (@Jgromma) November 26, 2014
In his first interview since shooting Michael Brown, Officer Darren Wilson has defended his behavior, saying he has a “clean conscience” regarding his actions and that he would do the same thing again if he had to.
Protesters in New York City were briefly successful in an attempt to shut down the Lincoln Tunnel. They temporarily stopped traffic, though the tunnel is reportedly now open again. Other demonstrators continue to protest in Times Square.
Protesters have blocked the entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel in #NYC. via @NYCityAlerts#Fergusonpic.twitter.com/JAMprAfyuB
— ѕyndιcalιѕт (@syndicalisms) November 26, 2014
#BreakingNews THE LINCOLN TUNNEL IN NYC HAS JUST BEEN SHUT DOWN DUE TO PROTESTORS #Ferguson
— CRISTINA PAYNE :) (@L8sknAsianThug) November 26, 2014
You can hear the Union Square crowd marching all the way on 20th. "Hands up, don't shoot!" #NYC#Ferguson
— Diana (@dianaminnocci) November 26, 2014
The National Guard is seen taking up positions in Ferguson.
NOW: Heli view from above shows National Guard in place around #Ferguson Police Department. #FergusonDecisionpic.twitter.com/hEWAP3D6rH
— αηιs (@H0XH4) November 25, 2014
More National Guard in #fergusonhttps://t.co/AC5WCHkvxZ
— Jim Dalrymple II (@JimDalrympleII) November 26, 2014
During a Minnesota rally intended to show solidarity with Michael Brown and his supporters, a car simply drove through the crowd when it couldn't get through, running over at least one woman. The woman's leg was reportedly caught underneath the car, and she was transferred to a local hospital to receive medical attention.
The driver, meanwhile, was detained, though he is not currently under arrest, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.
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Obama is considering making a trip to Ferguson in light of the grand jury decision, the Washington Times reported. The trip wouldn't occur until after "things calm down a little bit," said White House spokesman Eric Schultz.
“That's something still under consideration, and as soon as we have a determination on that we'll let you know,” Schultz said.
President Barack Obama said that the frustrations of minority communities regarding law enforcement are “rooted in realities,” but he condemned the vandalism and destruction of property that broke out in Ferguson on Monday night.
“Burning buildings, torching cars, destroying property, putting people at risk...there’s no excuse for it,” Obama said, saying that those responsible will be prosecuted. "I have no sympathy at all for destroying your own communities.”
Obama said that concerns over police behavior and the grand jury decision need to be addressed peacefully.
"I've never seen a civil rights law, or health care bill, or an immigration bill result because a car got burned." -Pres. Obama re:#Ferguson
— NPR Politics (@nprpolitics) November 25, 2014
"I've never seen a civil rights law or a health care bill or an immigration bill result because a car got burned,” he said, as quoted by AFP.
"It happened because people vote. It happened because people mobilize, people organize -- it happens because people look at what are the best policies to solve the problem."
A man was found dead inside a car in Ferguson, where he reportedly suffered from burns and gunshot wounds, according to the Guardian. The man, identified as DeAndre Joshua, was found near the spot where Michael Brown was killed. It's unclear if there is a connection between last night's unrest and the death. A homicide inquiry is being conducted by police.
There are reports of more than 1,000 people protesting in New York City's Union Square over the lack of an indictment.
In Union Square with @StephGosk. Crowds chanting "hands up, don't shoot". #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/MmVZPmWaLI
— Laura Allenbaugh (@lallenbaugh) November 25, 2014
Huge March going up Broadway from #UnionSquare#Fergusonpic.twitter.com/DbZcZZuOhc
— Benjamin Aplin (@benjaminaplin) November 25, 2014
Crowd is angry but peaceful. #UnionSquare#Ferguson@ABC7NYpic.twitter.com/SG31h1dzJs
— Josh Einiger (@JoshEiniger7) November 25, 2014
Officer Darren Wilson said he is "sorry" about Michael Brown's death but that he would not have done anything differently if he had the chance. Wilson made the statement during an interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos, marking his first public comments since the August 9 shooting.
"[Wilson] does not think he could have done anything differently," Stephanopoulos said. "He says he did what he was trained to do. He has a clean conscience over his actions that day."
The interview will air in two parts, on Tuesday and Wednesday evening.
On air @ABC w/ Darren Wilson special report. Wilson tells me he feared for life. Would not do anything different. pic.twitter.com/CrCCB2IyrR
— GeorgeStephanopoulos (@GStephanopoulos) November 25, 2014
Hundreds of student protesters from Morehouse College and elsewhere marched in front of the CNN headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, to express disapproval over the grand jury's decision.
Students of #ClarkAtlanta, #Morehouse, and #Spelman march to the CNN Center! #Ferguson#Atlanta#BlackLivesMatterpic.twitter.com/MkJqleTmFu
— rosannemiller (@freedomgirl2011) November 25, 2014
“@wsbtv: Great photo from the @AJC of the #Ferguson protest outside the @CNN Center #wsbtvpic.twitter.com/fjjc3LlJlI” #Atlanta 4 #MichaelBrown
— Ktkliks (@NoirKat) November 25, 2014
Supporters of Brown and his family also held a 4.5 minute moment of silence in the teen's memory.
PHOTO: Protesters gatherer out side of CNN headquarters in Atlanta. Via @JasonDurdenWSBpic.twitter.com/XrjtOCUEtL
— Breaking News (@NewsOnTheMin) November 25, 2014
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon announced that more than 2,200 National Guard members will be deployed in the Ferguson area tonight, up drastically from the 700 or so that were out on Monday.
“We’ll have a significant number out tonight,” Nixon said. “We’re going to continue to up their numbers here and work with the unified command to make sure we keep things calm and safe.”
The Guardsmen will be working in shifts, according to the governor, and they will be ready to respond in the event that they're needed.
Hundreds of protesters in downtown St. Louis stopped traffic on Interstate 44 after walking onto the freeway, according to KSDK News.
#BREAKING: #Ferguson protesters block I-44 in downtown #STLhttp://t.co/yaDzQ9M7UGpic.twitter.com/sj4fM0PZy7
— KSDK NewsChannel 5 (@ksdknews) November 25, 2014
Police said that some demonstrators threw objects at officers. Three people were arrested, St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson said.
Peaceful protest OK....Closing the Interstate NOT!! Three arrest made today for "Failure to Disperse" while protestors were on the highway.
— Chief Sam Dotson (@ChiefSLMPD) November 25, 2014
Police in riot gear marching down the ramp behind remaining protesters, police banging. pic.twitter.com/KKjBIC3Nnh
— Nancy Cambria (@nanecam) November 25, 2014
Protesters dispersed. Pepper spray used on interstate. Our photog took a direct hit.
— Nancy Cambria (@nanecam) November 25, 2014
At least 18 people have been injured during the unrest in St. Louis and Ferguson following the grand jury's decision, according to local health officials. Twenty-one people have been arrested in St. Louis and 61 in Ferguson, mostly for looting or breaking into private property, police said.
Marching up exit ramp to Hwy 70 pic.twitter.com/kzYG8ZJasm
— Nancy Cambria (@nanecam) November 25, 2014
Around 300 protestors are currently marching through the Downtown area.
— St. Louis, MO Police (@SLMPD) November 25, 2014
Protestors on I-70 exit ramp Downtown are throwing objects at police officers. Unlawful behavior will be not be tolerated.
— St. Louis, MO Police (@SLMPD) November 25, 2014
Protestors march through Ferguson as police block traffic in the city.
Marching in front of the state office building in downtown St. Louis, protesters pass a Humvee. Guardsmen looking on. pic.twitter.com/xhYIedM4T0
— Mitch Smith (@MitchKSmith) November 25, 2014
Some of this bunch are quite angry though #Ferguson
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) November 25, 2014
Small crowd at police lines by W.Florrisant in #Ferguson. Heated debates on what happened last night pic.twitter.com/IWmexI8Ov8
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) November 25, 2014
In a statement released Tuesday afternoon, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon condemned Monday night's violence, adding that preparations are being made for a second night of clashes.
Violence like we saw last night cannot be repeated. Mtg w/ law enforcement & Guard to ensure protection of lives & property in days ahead
— Governor Jay Nixon (@GovJayNixon) November 25, 2014
After some commotion in the back of the Missouri church, people began to file out as Crump announced that the presser was over. Crump then came back on, and the briefing resumed.
Sharpton has accused an unidentified blogger of causing the disruption.
Crump has condemned calls to burn Ferguson, as well as the Monday night violence. Sharpton agrees that there is a better way, and insists the system must meet activists half way.
During a media briefing held by Mike Brown’s family, Reverend Al Sharpton sharply criticizes the legal process and the concerted effort by the prosecutor to discredit the victim and undermine the credibility of the witnesses.
Reverend Sharpton says that, though unsurprising, the verdict was deeply heartbreaking and urges the public to the fight for police accountability in the US.
Sharpton cautions against violence and calls for a commitment to peaceful protest methods. The Reverend calls on civil rights activists and the public to join forces for constructive change. Sharpton says that an emergency civil rights meeting is to be held in Washington, DC next week, during which mass marches, legislation, and boycotts will be discussed
Anthony Gray, attorney for the Brown family, criticizes the grand jury verdict during a press conference and urges the public to read Wilson's testimony. Gray reminds the public that there is still a pending federal investigation.
Brown Family spokesperson Benjamin Crump says Mike Brown's legacy should incite people to change an unfair system wherein "the police that are supposed to protect and serve us continue to kill our members and our community."
Crump urges for the implementation of new legislation across cities in the US, which would force all police officers to wear a body camera at all times.
During a press conference, Brown family spokesperson Benjamin Crump says that Officer Wilson’s claims are not consistent with physical evidence.
Multiple arrests reported in Los Angeles, throughout California in wake of Missouri grand jury decision http://t.co/ffSNYbWffK
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) November 25, 2014
Protestors set fire to a police car in Ferguson amid violence following the grand jury's acquittal of Officer Darren Wilson.
The body of a black male in his 20s was found in a Ferguson neighborhood in an apparent homicide, according to KTVI FOX 2 News, a St. Louis local news channel. The victim was found in a white Pontiac with Illinois license plates. The driver's side window was shot out.
In Seattle, police report that officers have arrested five people during the Ferguson protests. Officials say protesters threw rocks, bottles and canned food at officers, according to the Seattle Times.
UN human rights chief, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, said the effect of race related issued on U.S. law enforcement is troubling, in a statement. Though unwilling to comment specifically about the fallout following the grand jury’s acquittal of Darren Wilson, he said, “I am deeply concerned at the disproportionate number of young African Americans who die in encounters with police officers, as well as the disproportionate number of African Americans in U.S. prisons and the disproportionate number of African Americans on Death Row.”
PHOTO: Morning in #Ferguson (by @Yaro_RT); LIVE UPDATES http://t.co/02xcC6EptDpic.twitter.com/cP7ed7apE9
— RT (@RT_com) November 25, 2014
'#Ferguson police disappointed city is not safe' says police captain http://t.co/DVzGE8qpC8#FergusonDecision
— Ruptly (@Ruptly) November 25, 2014
Protesters seize bridge in New York City.
The latest on the unfolding situation from our correspondents
LIVE UPDATES: American flag is burning on 580 freeway as police approach protesters #Ferguson@jilltuckerpic.twitter.com/fQXzTaMveV
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) November 25, 2014
West Florissant Avenue has been closed in Ferguson. Also, according to Ruptly, police have allegedly shot at people.
Amazing picture of #LAPD clashing with protesters in #LA taken by @EddieCalderon15#Fergusonpic.twitter.com/RdBLOp9g2o
— Gadi Schwartz (@GadiNBCLA) November 25, 2014
.@Ruptly producer in #Ferguson: 'ppl started running. I got hit by a tear gas cannister which totaly blinded me. Got the mask, kept filming'
— Ruptly Newsroom (@RuptlyNewsroom) November 25, 2014
Tear gas cannister that hit @Ruptly producer in #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/bkAXko2rsK
— Ruptly Newsroom (@RuptlyNewsroom) November 25, 2014
#Ferguson protesters in Seattle are kneeling now. Everyone has linked arms. Police still watching. @pgcornwellpic.twitter.com/BuG6U26MA5
— Bipartisan Report (@Bipartisanism) November 25, 2014
St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar told a press conference that at least a dozen businesses and two police cruisers are ablaze in the area.
Also, Belmar stated that he had “personally heard about 150 shots fired” overnight.
The latest protests, he added, were “probably much worse than the worst night we ever had in August,” following the killing of Michael Brown.
According to Belmar, security forces haven’t fired a shot in the latest unrest.
#Ferguson Market & Liquor hit again by looting. #FergusionDecisionpic.twitter.com/Uuvaspg7iz
— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) November 25, 2014
HAPPENING NOW: Rioters setting cars on fire at Ferguson parking lot pic.twitter.com/tOALvrIH4I
— PzFeed Top News (@PzFeed) November 25, 2014
#Ferguson protests seeking #JustifeForMikeBrown have closed down Figueroa outside USC, campus is on lockdown and ... pic.twitter.com/AIVBhrKujC
— Beep Boop (@Ifthistest) November 25, 2014
#Seattle PD respond to #Ferguson protesters trying to get on I5 freeway w/ pepper spray/flash bangs. pic.twitter.com/lUZ6gmNYno
— Bipartisan Report (@Bipartisanism) November 25, 2014
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The transmission from Anon Cop Watch showed angry citizens of Ferguson asking a local policeman questions and commenting on the situation.
“I mean, you have no compassion. You’re like, ‘We killed him. So what?’” one of the demonstrators told the policeman. “I can accept it if there is some accountability.”
“Nobody has lost their jobs, nobody has been held accountable,” another protester shouted out.
The policeman replied that he “does have a right to protect himself.”
In the background, cars were heard beeping, and people shouting.
Protesters have reportedly shut down the Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Tri-Boro Bridges in New York City.
Peaceful protestors in NYC:Hands up, don't shoot." #Fergusonhttp://t.co/d8hWEktiq1” look you don't have to burn our flag to prove your case
— Ian Sablone (@ISablone) November 25, 2014
Live stream from Ferguson shows tense stand off between police and protesters.
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ALERT! Cities in action now! 30 more cities expected to storm their streets tomorrow. #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/zni0493e5n
— Crime Bloc (@crime_bloc) November 25, 2014
St. Louis county police have reported heavy automatic gunfire in one area of Ferguson. Meanwhile, shops have been looted and a number of fires have sprung up around the area.
Burnt car in #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/tGKjWjHmyT
— John Eligon (@jeligon) November 25, 2014
BREAKING: Protesters storm the streets of #Harlem in collective rage. http://t.co/RWcJUs2LVm#Ferguson
— PzFeed Top News (@PzFeed) November 25, 2014
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#whitehouse#ferguson protest https://t.co/l9ZZjHT7NA
— Manila Chan (@ManilaChan) November 25, 2014
President Barack Obama has called for calm in Ferguson following the grand jury’s decision. Appearing at the White House, he said that a lot of work needed to be done to improve race relations between black American’s and the police.
"We need to accept that this decision was the grand jury's to make. There are Americans who agree with it and there are Americans who are deeply disappointed, even angry. It's an understandable reaction," Obama said.
Riot police have moved in near Ferguson's police department, RT's Aleksey Yaroshevsky reports.
The whole new line of riot police about to march in on #Ferguson PD pic.twitter.com/4o32N3UXH1
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) November 25, 2014
You have one attempt to guess what this #Ferguson police officer told me http://t.co/ua46IiIF5p
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) November 25, 2014
Acting in solidarity with Ferguson demonstrators, protesters in New York, Los Angeles, Oakland, and outside the White House rally to cry "Black Lives Matter!"
#dc#ferguson protest #whitehouse#BreakingNews@RT_Americapic.twitter.com/UdQ1VQcSgX
— Manila Chan (@ManilaChan) November 25, 2014
At least 100 people now lying down in front of the White House. Loud chanting. "No justice! No peace!" pic.twitter.com/L4Vwj24KaS
— jennifer bendery (@jbendery) November 25, 2014
Downtown DC now flooded with LOTS of protesters. "No peace! No justice!" #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/XQsTSlXoP9
— jennifer bendery (@jbendery) November 25, 2014
Police helicopters are hovering over Ferguson, and are reportedly being targeted by laser pointers from the ground.
BREAKING: Protesters targeting lasers at police helicopters. #Ferguson
— TheAnonMessage (@TheAnonMessage) November 25, 2014
Protesters are making circles around the intersection. #Westwood#Fergusonpic.twitter.com/D2yRmVy31Z
— Amanda Schallert (@amandaschallert) November 25, 2014
A police cordon is pushing the people off the central streets in Ferguson.
"This is an unlawful assembly, it's time to go," an officer keeps saying on RT's Ruptly feed, while adding to anyone who objects "you can discuss at the station!"
Police have confirmed that they deployed tear gas earlier this evening. Initially, they denied that was the case.
At appx 9:15p, tear gas was used on S. Florissant after smoke was unsuccessful in dispersing violent crowd. Smoke was used FIRST. #Ferguson
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) November 25, 2014
Seasons Greeting from #Ferguson Police Department pic.twitter.com/rqb4WSteBD
— Alex Medina (@mrmedina) November 25, 2014
Smoldering, looted Walgreens pharmacy in Ferguson.
This Walgreens has been looted and is still smoldering from fire. #fergusonhttps://t.co/ca4qUP9eV9
— Michael Calhoun (@michaelcalhoun) November 25, 2014
Police are wondering if there's anyone else inside. #fergusonhttps://t.co/IRLqWqKIGG
— Michael Calhoun (@michaelcalhoun) November 25, 2014
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This Little Caesars is fully engulfed in flames. #Ferguson@kmoxnewspic.twitter.com/6V0GhxNGYJ
— grasswire (@grasswire) November 25, 2014
Little Caesars on fire #fergusonhttp://t.co/zVNzHNolmY
— WSHH FANS (@WORIDSTARHlPHOP) November 25, 2014
St. Louis Public Radio has started publishing testimony, forensic evidence, and reports from the grand jury proceedings.
Flames are spewing from a large building in Ferguson. Fire Department is trying to get it under control.
LIVE NOW: Smoke, flames spew from building set on fire in #Ferguson: http://t.co/t2jgJR756Mpic.twitter.com/szX0qprvrd
— Watch CTV News (@WatchCTVNews) November 25, 2014
Hundreds of protesters in Oakland, California chanting, "Ferguson, we got your back."
Growing protest in #oakland - "move pigs, get out the way, get out the way pigs get out the way!" #fergusonpic.twitter.com/JQG2SG5qgr
— StopMassIncarceratio (@StopMassIncNet) November 25, 2014
Police in #Oakland block MacArthur at Grand in an attempt to block entrance to eastbound 580. #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/PxJPbujOZw
— NΔTE (@natedrug) November 25, 2014
Another police car has reportedly been set on fire in Ferguson.
Now 2 police cruisers are on fire. #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/T4WRpwzS5s
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) November 25, 2014
Meanwhile, several hundreds of protesters have blocked Grand Ave and I-44 highway.
Highway 44 shutdown in both directions at Grande Ave. about 200 protestors. #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/DggsH8kLtp
— Melanie Moon (@Moon_Melanie) November 25, 2014
NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton was reportedly "splattered" with fake blood during protests in Times Square.
BREAKING: #NYC Police Commissioner Bratton splattered with fake blood at #Justice4MikeBrown protest pic.twitter.com/GHa6ZWYcKq
— Jeff Rae (@jeffrae) November 25, 2014
BREAKING: Cops, including police commissioner Bratton, had fake blood thrown on them @ NYC #Justice4MikeBrown march. pic.twitter.com/LXjHHjwtjm
— Jenna Pope (@JennaBPope) November 25, 2014
Protesters have been caught on video breaking windows at McDonald's.
A fire is being reported inside of a local Walgreens store.
Walgreens on fire and people are rushing in before it burns down to loot more goods. #Ferguson" - @PaulLewispic.twitter.com/X6vyppYW4x
— Global Grind News (@GlobalGrindNews) November 25, 2014
Protestors looting the local Dollar Tree. #Fergusonhttps://t.co/OjFbulzFJW
— Complex (@ComplexMag) November 25, 2014
Photos showcasing Officer Darren Wilson's injuries after he fatally shot Mike Brown have been released by the St. Louis County prosecutor. In his grand jury testimony, Wilson alleged that Brown punched him in the face several times.
Looting happening at the Ferguson Market and Liquor Store where Mike Brown is alleged to have stolen the Swisher sweets cigars.
And more looting at ferguson market and liquor. They put their bandanas on and kicked doors in. pic.twitter.com/TxDA6JRaY0
— CellPuts (@SellPuts) November 25, 2014
Michael Brown's supporters have taken to social media to express their disbelief and anger over grand jury's decision.
I'm weeping. I live in a police state where authorities can kill anyone they don't like and make up reasons for it afterwards. #Ferguson
— Chick Gone Bad (@chickgonebad) November 25, 2014
Discrediting the witnesses. Reframing the narrative. Justifying an execution. #GrandJuryDecision#Ferguson
— Dr. Heber Brown III (@HeberBrown) November 25, 2014
Another day in America, another killer cop gets away scott free for gunning down an unarmed black teenager. #FergusonDecision#MichaelBrown
— Abby Martin (@AbbyMartin) November 25, 2014
Several hundreds of protesters are marching in solidarity with the residents of Ferguson in Oakland, California.
RT "@DMJreports: Hundreds marching down Broadway in #Oakland. #FergusonOaklandpic.twitter.com/z9Y2DuEnZZ" #MichaelBrown
— Stephanie Kennedy (@StephanietlSUR) November 25, 2014
Gunfire has been reported at the protests in Ferguson, though it's unclear who is responsible.
Gunshots. A protester slams me against a brick wall. Another apologized. Now Beauty World being looted. No cops in sight.
— Mitch Smith (@MitchKSmith) November 25, 2014
I had to leave the area of the protests amid looting and lots of gunshots. Am out of the area, but lost my phone. Off Twitter for a while.
— Mitch Smith (@MitchKSmith) November 25, 2014
A police car reportedly full of ammunition has been set on fire in Ferguson.
Police cruiser burning in #Ferguson. Rounds cooking off inside. https://t.co/S0amKmvJnA
— Ben Kesling (@bkesling) November 25, 2014
RT @shadirahimi: Police car on fire. police told us to get back because there's a lot of ammo in the car #Ferguson PD pic.twitter.com/LazwEBEH3L
— Andréa Schmidt (@whatescapes) November 25, 2014
In Ferguson, a team of CNN reporters has been hit by police tear gas, while an AFP reporter could be seen with a blood on his face after being struck by a rock.
OMG. Tear gas cannister thrown RIGHT NEXT to CNN reporters. They can't breathe now. No masks. #Ferguson
— Amanda Terkel (@aterkel) November 25, 2014
.@AFP reporter hit by a rock near the #Ferguson police department. @shadirahimi@brookemintershttps://t.co/GkfcGpRtcQ
— AJ+ (@ajplus) November 25, 2014
St. Louis County police says on its Twitter they are using "smoke to break up unruly crowds."
A molotov cocktail thrown at police. Officers on scene deployed pepper spray and smoke in an effort to disperse unruly crowd. #Ferguson
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) November 25, 2014
Thousands of protesters in New York are now gathering in Times Square.
Aerial view of #Ferguson protests in New York City pic.twitter.com/WQTMJc2CmO
— KING 5 News (@KING5Seattle) November 25, 2014
AND Times Square is SHUT DOWN #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/tq9P9S6WYn
— Andrew Núñez (@andrew_nunez) November 25, 2014
More of Times Square #NYC. #fergusonhttps://t.co/vvEENmcg9o
— Jonathan HL-Zacks (@jozacks) November 25, 2014
Video footage has surfaced of protesters attacking a police car in Ferguson. The footage shows a man using what looks like a brick to smash the vehicle's windshield.
They're smashing a police car up https://t.co/JIUjW8266D
— Jim Dalrymple II (@JimDalrympleII) November 25, 2014
Obama: "I appeal to the law enforcement officials in #Ferguson to show care and restraint" during peaceful protests.
— marina portnaya (@portnayanyc) November 25, 2014
Police in Ferguson have reportedly fired tear gas at protesters rallying against the grand jury's decision.
Tear gas reportedly being fired upon protesters: http://t.co/lmq8gD4dPN#Fergusonpic.twitter.com/ioXEc3HEpg
— Slate (@Slate) November 25, 2014
BREAKING NEWS ALERT: SITUATION ESCALATING; TEAR GAS FIRED DIRECTLY AT PROTESTERS—CLOSE RANGE. #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/3REHn0RfuI
— TheAnonMessage (@TheAnonMessage) November 25, 2014
US President Barack Obama has appealed to Ferguson protesters, asking to accept the grand jury's ruling and exercise restraint.
“I join Michael’s parents and ask anyone who’s protesting this decision to do so peacefully...I also appeal to law enforcement…to show care and restraint in managing peaceful protests that may occur,” Obama said.
Ferguson police department announced assembly is no longer lawful. Asking people to clear the street.
Massive demonstration just erupted down 9th St in NYC. #Ferguson via @GoliSheikpic.twitter.com/sFSydaFRTT
— ѕyndιcalιѕт (@syndicalisms) November 25, 2014
Protesters in Ferguson attempted to flip a police car. Shots could be heard on Ruptly's live feed, followed by people running away from the scene.
Police crouch behind car after apparent gunshots fired near #Ferguson PD. pic.twitter.com/iEIFRm2SR8
— Koran Addo (@KoranAddo) November 25, 2014
Tried to flip the cop car, couldn't get it over, smashing it down now #Fergusonhttps://t.co/WQgJlWA5Zi
— Micah Grimes (@MicahGrimes) November 25, 2014
St. Louis County Bob McCulloch told reporters during question time, "It was a justifiable use of force," when police officer Darren Wilson shot and killed unarmed teenager Mike Brown. People march in Philadelphia protested the grand jury's decision.
Group of protestors marching in Center City, Philadelphia for #MikeBrown and #Ferguson. via @FOX29phillypic.twitter.com/hQAMIe1Yn4
— ѕyndιcalιѕт (@syndicalisms) November 25, 2014
The Brown family has expressed their disappointment with the grand jury's decision in a statement:
"We are profoundly disappointed that the killer of our child will not face the consequence of his actions.While we understand that many others share our pain, we ask that you channel your frustration in ways that will make a positive change. We need to work together to fix the system that allowed this to happen."
Imagine being Michael Brown's parents and hearing this official rattle off where the blame lies in this tragedy: with media and protesters.
— Laila Lalami (@LailaLalami) November 25, 2014
There are protests in solidarity around the country from Chicago to New York to Pittsburgh. People in Seattle laid down in the street when the "no" indictment charge was announced by the St. Louis County prosecutor.
This was the view in Seattle as protesters laid in the street at 4th & Pine #Ferguson They are marching now. pic.twitter.com/CTv1Lax4fe
— KING 5 News (@KING5Seattle) November 25, 2014
"There was no probable cause in each of the five indictments," said Bob McCulloch of the Grand Jury decision not to indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson.
People at New York's Union Square reacted to the news by knocking down police barricades
ANOTHER PHOTO: Thousands protesting in #UnionSquare NYC right now. Some knocking down NYPD barricades. @CarrascoTVpic.twitter.com/lex2EALH7x
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 25, 2014
Officer Darren Wilson WILL NOT BE INDICTED - Grand Jury #Ferguson
— Alexey Yaroshevsky (@Yaro_RT) November 25, 2014
Watch #Ferguson grand jury announcement LIVE on @RT_Americahttp://t.co/8pFJdkbYeipic.twitter.com/6W2tj4760K
— RT America (@RT_America) November 25, 2014
Sources close to Darren Wilson believe that he will not be indicted because he has not been asked to turn himself in, CNN reports. However, there has been no word from officials on the decision.
The crowd out in Ferguson has reportedly singled out and surrounded a white man suspected of being a Ku Klux Klan member.
Tense situation at Ferguson PD. Crowd has a white man surrounded: "F*** KKK!" but "Let him leave in peace!" pic.twitter.com/DevzwCyTji
— Micah Grimes (@MicahGrimes) November 25, 2014
Protesters have surrounded one man and knocked off his hat. They're swarming him and accusing him of being in the KKK. No police movement.
— Mitch Smith (@MitchKSmith) November 25, 2014
More than 200 protesters are out now near the Ferguson Police Department. They have blocked off the street and brought traffic to a halt.
Massive street protest in #Ferguson - Hundreds block intersection pic.twitter.com/OcBqkKMmnV
— Jim Hoft (@gatewaypundit) November 25, 2014
Ferguson protesters are blocking all traffic in front of the police station. Perhaps 250 out here now. pic.twitter.com/zLGCMt5QXF
— Mitch Smith (@MitchKSmith) November 25, 2014
Another image of National Guard members taking up positions in Ferguson.
DEVELOPING: National Guard Taking Up Positions In Front of Power Sub-Station #Ferguson#MichaelBrown@EliKMBCpic.twitter.com/LXiPSs8tTh
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 25, 2014
There are roughly 150 protesters currently gathered outside of the Ferguson Police Department.
About 150 protesters march outside the #Ferguson police department pic.twitter.com/WDNVVXqdGr
— FOX2now (@FOX2now) November 25, 2014
Here is some video footage of Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon calling for restraint ahead of the grand jury decision.
"While none of us knows what that will be, our shared hope and expectation is that regardless of the decision people on all sides show tolerance, mutual respect and restraint," he said.
The National Guard has been activated by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, the New York Times reported. Members are taking up positions near noted protest sites, though officials have stated they are primarily around for support purposes.
Meanwhile, New York City police are also mobilizing out near demonstrators in Union Square.
About two dozen NYPD moped officers mobilized just north of Union Sq. ahead of #Ferguson decision pic.twitter.com/JFM309nw3e
— jeremy scahill (@jeremyscahill) November 25, 2014
Demonstrators have already taken to the streets in New York City, where they are awaiting the grand jury decision and chanting, "Black lives matter."
Ferguson demonstration in NYC's Union Square: "Black lives matter" pic.twitter.com/g2qFtQg73X
— Tim Fernholz (@TimFernholz) November 25, 2014
Regardless of what the grand jury decision turns out to be, the family of Michael Brown is calling for people to observe 4.5 minutes of silence on behalf of his death.
Statement from #MichaelBrown family pic.twitter.com/hhHb1pvQKs
— Jason Sickles (@jasonsickles) November 25, 2014
Darren Wilson has not been notified of the grand jury’s decision, though he is also aware that one has been reached, the New York Times reported. The officer is planning to turn himself in to authorities should he be indicted. So far, he has not been asked to surrender.
Mailboxes outside of the county courthouse have been locked up.
Mailboxes locked up outside the Justice Center in Clayton. #STL#Fergusonpic.twitter.com/9Dtov28tI3
— Shawn Carrié (@shawncarrie) November 24, 2014
St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay acknowledged that the Michael Brown case has "deeply divided" residents, but called for protests to remain peaceful and avoid the destruction of property.
“St. Louis finds itself with an opportunity to show the nation the ways in which a community can be more fair and more just for everyone," he said. "We must seize this opportunity together.”
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Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said that the state is doing everything it can to "protect lives, protect property, and protect the freedom of speech.” The governor added that police will “continue to maintain open lines of communication” with protesters “to improve interaction” with law enforcement.
“Regardless of the decision, we want all sides to show tolerance, mutual respect and restraint,” he said.
Nixon said that local churches are also providing safe haven, food, shelter, and medical care for anyone in need.
It's not clear what the grand jury's decision is, but some residents are already preparing themselves for no charges to be filed.
#Ferguson Resident says "We Ready for War""We have 9mms, 40 cals, Ak-47s. If he's not guilty, you will hear from us" https://t.co/Fd82U1vvh4
— carterzest (@Carterzest) November 24, 2014
The family of Michael Brown has not been told whether the grand jury has chosen to indict officer Darren Wilson over its son's death, the St. Louis American reported.
"He says the family is very upset, they are distraught that no one from the prosecutor's office has reached out to them," said CNN legal analyst Sunny Hostin said, referring to family attorney Benjamin Crump.
In anticipation of Monday's grand jury announcement, police have begun blocking off the area near the county courthouse.
Filling barricades with water at St. Louis County courthouse as #Ferguson decision nears. #HoodsOffpic.twitter.com/yYtoiIGqt0
— Al Bree (@nlitenmebabe) November 24, 2014
A grand jury has reached a decision regarding whether or not to indict Ferguson, Missouri police officer Darren Wilson over the fatal shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. The announcement is expected sometime Monday evening.
"The Grand Jury hearing the Michael Brown/Darren Wilson investigation has reached a decision and it will be announced later today," Edward Magee, a spokesman for the St. Lois County Prosecuting Attorney's office, said in a statement.