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DOJ: No Charges for Officer Darren Wilson in Michael Brown Shooting Case
Just a day after the news broke that the Justice Department had found evidence of racist practices within the Ferguson, Missouri police department, the DOJ released a report claiming that, by its own estimation, Officer Darren Wilson was motivated by personal safety concerns when he shot and killed unarmed teenager Michael Brown.
The Los Angeles Times brought word of the decision on Wednesday:
In an 86-page report released Wednesday, the Justice Department concluded that there was no evidence to refute Wilson’s claim that he fired because he feared for his safety after a confrontation with Michael Brown, 18, on Aug. 9.
The confrontation spawned demonstrations in Ferguson that sometimes became violent. It also led to the slogan “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot,” after some said that Brown was trying to surrender.
The Justice Department found that there were no reliable witnesses to substantiate that Brown had his hands raised when he was shot.
The ruling was not unexpected, but the #Ferguson Twitter feed registered a wide range of reactions and emotions following Wednesday’s announcement. Read the full text of the Justice Department’s report here.
—Posted by Kasia Anderson
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- March 3, 2015 Department of Justice Finds Signs of Racial Bias in Ferguson Police Force
Source: http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/doj_no_charges_for_officer_darren_wilson_in_michael_brown_20150304/
