This is definitely a start. The Obama Administration announced today on the heels of the Freddie Gray protests that it is granting $20 Million dollars to local police departments to be used for body cameras. Read more to find out about Obama’s $75 Million dollar plan to roll out body cameras across America.
Mike Brown’s Parents File Civil Suit Against The City Of Ferguson
The Parents of Mike Brown, the unarmed black teen killed by a white officer last year in Ferguson, Missouri, have filed a civil suit against the city of Ferguson. Anthony Gray and Daryl Parks, lawyers for the family have said that the civil lawsuit will consist of the same evidence that was shown to the grand jury that decided not to charge Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting.
(Photo) Suspect Arrested In Shooting Of 2 Officers In Ferguson
Suspect Arrested in Shooting of 2 Officers in Ferguson. This is a sad day for 20 year old Jeffery Williams. He is charged with first degree assault in the shooting of 2 officers in Ferguson.He was already on probation for receiving stolen goods. The report states that he used a 40 caliber handgun and the incident took place near the police station.“It was possible he was firing shots at someone other than the police, but struck the police officers,” Mr. McCulloch said.” Make sure you check the gallery.Find out more after the jump.
(Video) Method Man Speaks Out On The Tension Between The Black Community & The Cops On MSNBC
First Method Man gave us an absolutely amazing interview over at Hot 97’s Ebro in the Morning show, and now he gets super intellectual on us. Needless to say, we are loving every single minute of it. The Staten Island OG was recently invited by MSNBC’s Tamron Hall to chop it up with her about a bunch of important issues that are currently going on. Meth offered his two cents on the current tension between the African-American community and police officers. He also explains his thoughts on the situation that went on in Ferguson and how his personal experience with the police has improved since he was a teen but his friends still get harassed on the daily. Get into the full video clip below.
(Video) Judge Resigns After Being Blasted in Department of Justice Ferguson Report
They fall like dominoes: Yet another one bites the dust following flush of discrimination in Ferguson. Judge Resigns After Being Blasted in Department of Justice Ferguson Report.
Pattern Of Racial Bias Within Ferguson’s Police Force Found During DOJ Investigation
…well, duh! For the George Zimmerman seeked justice, it was more of a swing and miss, but for the citizens of Ferguson, Mo., a change maybe underway. Hey, at least there’s been notice; on the books. A pattern of racial bias within Ferguson’s police force was found during the Department of Justice’s investigation. The investigation found that among the 67 percent of black population in Ferguson, excessive force was used, and black drivers are stopped and searched more often than white motorists. More after the jump. Drop Down bottom for more.
