Ferguson unrest
On August 10, 2014, the day after the shooting of Michael Brown, an African-American 18-year-old, protests began in Ferguson, Missouri. These happened for over two weeks.
Timeline
On August 10, a day of memorials began peacefully. However, after an evening candlelight vigil, looting started.[1]
On August 13, The Washington Post reporter Wesley Lowery and The Huffington Post reporter Ryan Reilley were arrested.
CNN reported on 212 arrests.[2] President Barack Obama said that most of the protestors in Ferguson were peaceful.[3]
At a charity event, rapper Nelly led a crowd to join him in chanting "Hands up, don't shoot."[4]
On August 19, two miles from Ferguson a 25-year-old African-American man,[5] Kajieme Powell, was shot and killed by two police officers.[6] Six other people have been injured.
On August 20, St. Ann Police Lieutenant Ray Albers was suspended for pointing a semi-automatic assault rifle at a peaceful protestor the night before.[7]
Police made an "organized protest zone" in Ferguson.[8]
August 26 was the #HandsUP Global Day of Action.[9]
On August 28 a lawsuit was filed by five people against the Ferguson Police Chief, Thomas Jackson, St Louis County Police Chief, Jon Belmar, officer Justin Cosma and several officers who were not named.[10] A few hundred people held a rally at West Florissant Avenue on August 30.[11]
A memorial for Brown was burned.[12] After this happened there were more protests. Seven people were arrested.[13] The memorial was made again. On October 13, Cornel West was arrested at a peaceful protest.[14]
Reactions
North Korea called the United States a "human rights graveyard".[15]
Ferguson Unrest Media
A U.S. Marine offers words of encouragement to protesters.
The looted, burned-out QuikTrip gas station in Ferguson
Protests at Ferguson on August 14, 2014
A police marksman posted atop armored vehicle
United States Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) talking to protesters in Ferguson
Missouri Highway Patrol Captain Ronald S. Johnson was asked to take over law enforcement jurisdiction at Ferguson
Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson at the August 14, 2014 news conference
Law enforcement responding to civil unrest, August 17, 2014
Protests at Ferguson on August 17, 2014
St. Ann police officer Ray Albers, who was suspended for pointing his rifle at peaceful protesters
References
- ↑ Looting Erupts After Vigil for Slain Missouri Teen Michael Brown. NBC News.
- ↑ CNN, By Ann O'Neill. Who was arrested in Ferguson?. CNN.
- ↑ Thuman, The Associated Press, ABC News, ABC 7 News, Scott. Ferguson, Mo.: 78 arrested overnight, only 4 from Ferguson; grand jury to begin hearings Wednesday. WJLA (19 August 2014).
- ↑ Watch Nelly Lead ‘Hands Up, Don’t Shoot’ Protest Chant for Michael Brown – Billboard
- ↑ Jauregui, Andres. Kajieme Powell Identified As Man Killed In St. Louis Officer-Involved Shooting (UPDATED) (20 August 2014).
- ↑ St. Louis Cops Shoot and Kill Man Near Ferguson, Crowd Gathers. NBC News.
- ↑ Murdock, Sebastian. Cop Ray Albers In Ferguson To Protestors: 'I Will F**king Kill You' (VIDEO) (20 August 2014).
- ↑ Holpuch, Amanda. Ferguson crisis: Obama says 'young men of colour are left behind' – live updates (18 August 2014).
- ↑ Ferguson Community & St. Louis Residents March from City Hall to US Attorney’s Office. St. Louis American.[dead link]
- ↑ Michael Brown shooting: Ferguson residents suing police for $40. 29 August 2014. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/michael-brown-shooting-ferguson-residents-suing-police-for-40-million-over-excessive-force-9699276.html.
- ↑ Press, Associated. Ferguson protesters remember Michael Brown and call for Obama visit (30 August 2014).
- ↑ Press, Associated. Fire destroys memorial at site where Michael Brown was shot (23 September 2014).
- ↑ Arrests made after rocks tossed at police in Ferguson, Missouri. www.cbsnews.com.
- ↑ Davey, Monica. Ferguson Protests Take New Edge, Months After Killing (13 October 2014).
- ↑ N Korea calls US 'human rights graveyard' over Ferguson - Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 2014-09-16.