11-24-2014, 10:51 PM
No true bill -- no charges to be filed against Officer Wilson. The physical evidence confirms a struggle and a shot fired within the police car -- that had to go a long way toward the Grand Jury's decision. It, IMO, paints Michael Brown as aggressive and resisting arrest.
So far here in the Mission, there are a lot of organized protestors in the street, but it's peaceful. (Way more peaceful than when the Giants won the World Series -- assholes set a couch on fire right in the middle of Mission St. and were firing shots in celebration.)
I'm watching live coverage over in Oakland, also looks peaceful so far -- laying down on Broadway, chanting, carrying signs. Coverage from Missouri indicates peaceful protests as well. Hope it remains peaceful nationwide.
The Brown family expressed disappointment and encouraged loud but peaceful protests to make a positive difference. The Browns would like citizens to push for body cams for all police officers. Many departments have adopted body cams since August. I hope body cams become the rule rather than the exception in coming months.
So far here in the Mission, there are a lot of organized protestors in the street, but it's peaceful. (Way more peaceful than when the Giants won the World Series -- assholes set a couch on fire right in the middle of Mission St. and were firing shots in celebration.)
I'm watching live coverage over in Oakland, also looks peaceful so far -- laying down on Broadway, chanting, carrying signs. Coverage from Missouri indicates peaceful protests as well. Hope it remains peaceful nationwide.
The Brown family expressed disappointment and encouraged loud but peaceful protests to make a positive difference. The Browns would like citizens to push for body cams for all police officers. Many departments have adopted body cams since August. I hope body cams become the rule rather than the exception in coming months.