A Missouri grand jury has reached a decision on whether to charge Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the Aug. 9 fatal shooting of Michael Brown. Yahoo News reporter Jason Sickles is reporting from Ferguson and the Yahoo News team will provide live updates below.
- Jason Sickles
@jasonsickles10 mins until the scheduled time for the #Ferguson grand jury news. @YahooNews live blog: yhoo.it/1v5RHln - 16 minutes agoThe New York Times reports that, as of 5 p.m. CT, officer Darren Wilson had not received a call from the prosecutor's office informing him of an indictment in the case. Wilson's lawyers had expected that if the grand jury returned an indictment, prosecutors would've asked Wilson to voluntarily turn himself in.
- Jason Sickles
@jasonsickles"All fun and games until somebody gets hurt," says a Sheriff's Deputy watching #Ferguson protesters on TV at the courthouse. - 39 minutes ago
- 40 minutes agoSt. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar released the following statement on the department's Facebook page:
"As a police department, our primary responsibility is to protect both life and property for our citizens, and we are committed to doing just that. St. Louis Metropolitan Chief of Police Sam Dotson, Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain Ron Johnson, and I, have prepared extensively as a Unified Command, for the release of the grand jury decision. Our commanders have been meeting with local community officials and protest leaders to help ensure preservation of life, property, and that all citizens’ enjoy the freedom to express their constitutional rights." - 44 minutes agoMembers of Missouri National Guard are escorted out of the Buzz Westfall Justice Center in Clayton, Mo., Nov.24, 2014. (AP/Jeff Roberson)Gordon Donovan
The National Guard has arrived in the Ferguson, Mo., fortifying the courthouse, police precinct and other government buildings in the area.National Guard troops arrive in Ferguson, Mo., Nov. 24, 2014. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)Gordon Donovan - an hour ago
- an hour agoThe crowd grows bigger.
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- an hour agoMany people took to Twitter Monday evening to speak their minds about Ferguson — including celebrities. Some prayed for justice, other for peace, but most had strong opinions about this highly polarizing case.1 of 9
- an hour agoABC News' George Stephanopoulos is "poised to land" the first interview with officer Darren Wilson if he is not indicted in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, Politico reports. Stephanopoulos, NBC’s Matt Lauer, CBS News’ Scott Pelley and CNN’s Anderson Cooper and Don Lemon "all held off-the-record meetings with Wilson in an effort to land the first interview," but those jockeying for the sitdown with him were told Stephanopoulos had won rights to the interview.
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- an hour agoAs we await the GJ decision please help your Fire @ EMS responders by keeping your porch lites on. Help me keep our city safe
On Twitter, St. Louis Fire Department chief Dennis Jenkerson urges those awaiting the grand jury's decision to help fire and EMS responders by keeping their porch lights on. "Help me keep our city safe," Jenkerson tweets. - an hour ago1 of 4
Monday's demonstrations ahead of the grand jury announcement weren't limited to Ferguson. In New York, protesters began to gather in Union Square in anticipation of the decision. - 2 hours ago1 of 7
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@jelani9I asked Gov. Nixon if they ruled out use of armored vehicles and tear gas. He said would not discuss operational details. #Ferguson - Jason Sickles
@jasonsicklesMissouri @GovJayNixon says decision to reveal grand jury's finding at 8 tonight was prosecutor Bob McCulloch's call not his. #Ferguson - 2 hours ago
- 2 hours agoAt a press conference, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon called for "peace, respect and restraint" ahead of the announcement of the grand jury's decision.
St. Louis County Executive Charlie A. Dooley called on area residents "to think with their heads and not their emotions."
"This is not the time to turn on each other — it's time to turn to each other," Dooley said. "I do not want anyone to accidentally shoot or harm someone out of fear."
"Turning violent or damaging property will not be tolerated," St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay added. "The world will be watching us. They're going to watch how we handle our disagreements in the coming days." - Jason Sickles
@jasonsickles"It's history being made right in our own backyard," an attorney leaving his Clayton office just told me. #Ferguson - 3 hours agoThe Ferguson grand jury decision will be announced at 8 p.m. CT, Yahoo News' Jason Sickles reports. Benjamin Crump, the attorney for the family of Michael Brown, tells CNN that Brown's parents have not been informed what that decision is.
- 3 hours agoFerguson, Mo., Aug. 18, 2014 (Reuters/Lucas Jackson)Gordon Donovan
As we await the grand jury's announcement, a look back at the protests that rocked Ferguson following the Aug. 9 shooting death of Michael Brown. - 3 hours agoDo you think the grand jury will indict officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown?YesNoI’m not sure
- Jason Sickles
@jasonsicklesOfficers with dogs finish sweeping the civil courthouse. #Ferguson decision expected tonight. yhoo.it/1Fk5ppa - 3 hours agoCrazy scene...There is kind of a strange nervous feeling in the air.
- Dylan Stableford
@stablefordAnchoring our #Ferguson live coverage with @JasonSickles and @YahooNews. Follow here: yhoo.it/1v5RHlnRetweeted by jasonsickles - 3 hours agoMissouri Gov. Jay Nixon is reaching out to St. Louis-area clergy in advance of Monday's grand jury announcement, the Associated Press reports. Nixon has also called a 6:30 p.m. ET news conference to urge peace and outline "preparations to protect the public and free speech" if more protests occur.
- Jason Sickles
@jasonsicklesCounty workers finish securing a government building in Clayton. #Ferguson - 4 hours agoThe Ferguson-Florissant School District has canceled Tuesday's classes:
Due to the anticipated increase in traffic and possible demonstrations in our area as a result of the pending Grand Jury announcement this evening, and in consideration of the safety of all students and staff, the Ferguson-Florissant School District will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 25. All after-school and evening activities will also be canceled. Information about our church partner sites serving meals on Tuesday and other relevant information for families will be posted on the District website, Facebook and Twitter pages. - Jason Sickles
@jasonsicklesOffice workers leave downtown Clayton ahead of the #Ferguson grand jury announcement. Streets are quiet for now. - 4 hours ago
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- 4 hours agoIs there a time frame for the decision?
- 4 hours agoAnyone who would like to donate items for police officers who are working around-the-clock shifts, please call... http://t.co/tv36gq41qh
On Monday afternoon, the St. Louis County police department posted a note on its Facebook page soliciting donations for officers "who are working around-the-clock shifts."
Items needed include:
1. Visa gift cards are very helpful, that is what we use to order hot meals for the command centers.
2. Water
3. Gatorade
4. Soda
5. Hot Hands (for hands and feet)
6. DayQuil
7. Cough drops
The timing of that call did not sit well with some residents.Whomever is managing the @stlcountypd twitter account: your tweeting comes off as INCREDIBLY tone deaf to a broiling community. Just stop. - Breaking News
@BreakingNewsMo. Gov. Nixon to speak at 6:30pm ET to urge peace, discuss preparations for grand jury announcement - @stltoday bit.ly/1zmcba0 - 4 hours agoWhen the grand jury's decision is announced, it will be revealed whether there is probable cause to charge Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown and what that charge should be. The grand jury does not decide guilt. The 12-member group convened Aug. 20 to hear evidence and testimony in the case, and any nine of them can agree to find an indictment.
- Jason Sickles
@jasonsicklesAs of 3 p.m., Darren Wilson is still a #Ferguson police officer on paid leave, a city official tells me. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3PGqbNCEAA_WGG.jpg - 5 hours agoSeveral businesses in Ferguson and Clayton were closed Monday in anticipation of protests.QT north of the burned one in #Ferguson is fenced and boarded in record time. http://t.co/ZcaDJI8hLx
1 of abt 12 #Clayton businesses boarded up so far as more do likewise. Many still open w/o boards. #FergusonDecision http://t.co/Upo21OqbXn
The Ferguson Library, however, said it will remain open.Many other orgs closing. But we will stay open to serve people of #Fergusonas long as safe for patrons & staff, up to 8p. Love each other. - Jason Sickles
@jasonsicklesLogistics for the to be determined press conf. being sent out. I'll be in the room and tweeting. Thanks for following. #Ferguson @YahooNews - 5 hours agoStopped by the Ferguson Burger Bar. Great small biz committed to this community http://t.co/1NjHAvkSpg
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has arrived in Ferguson ahead of the grand jury announcement, visiting a local burger establishment. - Jake Tapper
@jaketapperBrown family asking for 4 1/2 minutes of silence before protests begin. (reference is 4.5 hrs Brown's body lay on street after shooting) - Jason Sickles
@jasonsicklesProsecutor's office: "The Grand Jury hearing the (#Ferguson ) investigation has reached a decision and it will be announced later today." - Zak Cheney-Rice
@zakcheneyricedozen news vans parked outside Clayton courthouse waiting for #fergusongrand jury verdict - 5 hours agoBrown family attorney Benjamin Crump said they have been notified that the Ferguson grand jury has reached a decision in the shooting death of Michael Brown. CNN reports that prosecutor Bob McCulloch will formally announce that a decision has been reached by the grand jury at 5 p.m. ET, but that the announcement of the actual decision will come later. According to ABC News, that announcement is expected at 8 p.m. ET.
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@BmoreConettaMemorial in front of St Louis county police building being covered to protect from vandalism. #ferguson - Jason Sickles
@jasonsickles#MichaelBrown 's father was baptized Sunday near #Ferguson . @Lussenpop's emotional story: bit.ly/1FkLWmFhttp://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3O61CdCcAA-yan.jpg - 6 hours agoBenjamin Crump, an attorney for Michael Brown's family, told MSNBC Monday afternoon that they are ready to "explore every legal avenue" if the grand jury decides not to indict Officer Darren Wilson.
“If there’s no indictment, the federal government is investigating the matter, so they will want to know if there’s any federal charges," Crump said. "But if not, then the only remedy they will have left is a legal civil matter, and so we’re going to explore every legal avenue to get them some sense of justice.” - 6 hours ago
- Yamiche Alcindor
@YamicheI just confirmed that the family of #MichaelBrown has been told that the grand jury has reached a decision and a press conference is coming - 6 hours agoThe White House said Monday that President Barack Obama again urged that any protests in Ferguson be peaceful after the grand jury's decision, Reuters reports. In an interview with ABC's "This Week" on Sunday, Obama called on demonstrators to "keep protests peaceful."
"This is a country that allows everybody to express their views," Obama said. "Allows them to peacefully assemble to protest actions that they think are unjust, but using any event as an excuse for violence is contrary to the rule of law and contrary to who we are.
"You know, part of what I have asked Eric Holder to do is to not just engage with the folks in Ferguson, but to engage nationally in a conversation between law enforcement and communities of color that oftentimes feel as if they not being treated fairly by law enforcement officials," he continued. "Sometimes their concerns are justified, sometimes they're not justified. Law enforcement has a very tough job. But what is clear is that that lack of trust between communities and law enforcement crops up not just in Ferguson but in places all across the country." - 6 hours ago
- 6 hours agoMissouri Gov. Jay Nixon is en route to St. Louis from Jefferson City, according to the governor's office.Meanwhile, a spokesman for the lawyers representing Michael Brown's parents tell CNN that they have not been told that the grand jury has reached a decision in the case of their son's death. Officials had promised the family advance notice, the spokesman said.
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Police officers gather outside the Buzz Westfall Justice Center in Clayton, Mo., on Monday. (REUTERS/Jim Young)Gordon Donovan - 6 hours agoThe grand jury has reached a decision on whether to charge Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown Jr., several media outlets reported Monday. The panel’s ruling is expected to be revealed during a press conference at the courthouse in Clayton, Mo., later today.
Yahoo News' Jason Sickles reports from Clayton:
Anxiety over the decision has kept the St. Louis region on edge, as the public waits to see whether the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer will result in an indictment.
The grand jury convened Aug. 20 to hear evidence and testimony. The 12-member group was asked to decide if there was probable cause to charge Wilson with a crime and what that charge should be. Options range from second-degree involuntary manslaughter to second-degree murder. Wilson, 28, could face life in prison if convicted of the most serious charge.
But the panel may find that probable cause does not exist and dismiss the state’s case without charging Wilson.
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