Police Preparing For Riot In Ferguson Following Grand Jury Decision

Police Preparing For A Riot In Ferguson Following Mike Brown Case Grand Jury Decision

Police officials in Ferguson are reportedly preparing for a riot in the city, as they believe recently released details regarding the autopsy report for murdered teenager Mike Brown will lead the grand jury to allow his murderer Darren Wilson go free without facing any charges.

via Yahoo News

Missouri police have been brushing up on constitutional rights and stocking up on riot gear to prepare for a grand jury’s decision about whether to charge a white police officer who fatally shot a black 18-year-old in suburban St. Louis.

The preparations are aimed at avoiding a renewed outbreak of violence during the potentially large demonstrations that could follow an announcement of whether Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson will face a criminal trial for the Aug. 9 death of Michael Brown.

Police and protesters have repeatedly clashed since the shooting, which prompted a national conversation about race and police tactics. Images of officers in riot gear and armored vehicles confronting protesters have drawn widespread criticism.

Many protesters want Wilson indicted for murder. Grand jury proceedings are secret, but legal analysts say recently leaked information about Wilson’s testimony to investigators may be an attempt to prepare the public for the possibility that he might not be charged.

The decision could be made public within the next month.

This certainly doesn’t sound like good news. Hopefully these police officers are wrong about their predictions as to outcome of the grand jury decision…