Law

Federal Ferguson Investigation Will Remain Independent, Holder Insists

8:15am November 26, 2014

by Carrie Johnson

The federal probe is examining whether Darren Wilson intentionally violated Michael Brown's civil rights. Justice Department veterans say proving he violated federal criminal law will be difficult.

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Woodley Elementary third grade students write their names into newly donated dictionaries at the school.

Mississippi Schools Sue State For More Money

8:15am November 26, 2014

by Jeffrey Hess

Mississippi has long ranked near the bottom of the states in educational performance. In a bid to change that, 21 school districts are suing the state for more than $200 million in education funding.

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Joy Cooney takes part in a "die-in" during a protest outside the Office of Police Complaints as part of a planned "28 Hours for Mike Brown" in Washington, D.C.

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Brown Family Attorney Condemns Grand Jury's Decision In Fatal Shooting

11:48pm November 25, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Attorney Benjamin Crump said the decision not to charge police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown showed the system is broken. The decision sparked protests.

A police officer in Ferguson, Mo., stands guard as protests turned violent following Monday night's announcement of the grand jury's decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown.

Community Activists Question Timing Of Grand Jury Announcement

8:17pm November 25, 2014

by Laura Sullivan

Some of those who attended planning meetings with local officials blamed police and the county attorney's office for fueling the unrest by making the finding public at night and with little warning.

Lawyer Bruce Zimet comforts Marissa Alexander during a hearing Monday in Jacksonville, Fla.

National

Florida Woman In 'Stand Your Ground' Case Accepts Plea Deal

4:23pm November 25, 2014

by Sam Sanders

Marissa Alexander had been sentenced to 20 years in prison for firing what she said was a warning shot at her husband and his two children in 2010. Under the plea deal, she will serve 65 more days.

National

Ferguson Grand Jury Testimony Made Public

12:45pm November 25, 2014

by Elise Hu

In compliance with Missouri's sunshine law, documents in the Michael Brown shooting case have been released — including the transcript of officer Darren Wilson's testimony and the coroner's report.

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National

Ferguson Protesters Anxiously Await Grand Jury Decision

10:15am November 25, 2014

by Shereen Marisol Meraji

The weekend passed without a grand jury decision in the investigation of the fatal shooting of 18-year old Michael Brown. As the waiting continues, so does the frustration in the community.

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National

Grand Jury Decision Apparently Imminent In Ferguson, Mo.

10:15am November 25, 2014

by Cheryl Corley

A St. Louis County prosecutor is expected to announce the decision of a grand jury that is considering whether to indict a Ferguson, Mo., police officer in the shooting death of Michael Brown.

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Prosecutor To Announce Grand Jury Decision In Ferguson, Mo.

10:15am November 25, 2014

A grand jury in St. Louis County has reached a decision on whether to indict Ferguson Police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown.

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Missouri Gov. To Address Grand Jury Decision In Ferguson Case

10:15am November 25, 2014

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is expected to hold a press conference about the grand jury decision in the investigation of the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown.

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