The Governor of Missouri, Democrat Jay Nixon, has instituted a state of emergency for the entire state over fears that Darren Wilson, the officer accused of killing Mike Brown in August, will not be indicted on murder charges by a grand jury.
President Barack Obama and Missouri Governor Jay Nixon both weighed in on the controversy in Ferguson, Missouri, which has seen police aiming rifles at peaceful protesters as well as teargasing and arresting journalists.
After a grieving community erupted in flames and broken glass over the killing of unarmed teenager Michael Brown by the local police department, the governor of Missouri has requested the assistance of the Justice Department.
09 Aug '24 16:35PM
