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Ferguson grand jury fails to reach decision on Darren Wilson indictment
‘Just don’t burn my shop down. Don’t destroy it’
The Washington Times
Kellan Howell
11/22/2014
Excerpt:
The Ferguson, Mo., grand jury considering the indictment of Officer Darren Wilson, who killed teenager Michael Brown during an altercation in August, left the justice center in St. Louis on Friday without reaching a decision.
Sources told CNN on Saturday that it was unclear when the jury would reconvene.
Local business owners are bracing for more looting and vandalism.
Natalie DuBose, owner of Natalie Cakes and More in Ferguson told CNN she has had fewer customers in anticipation of the jury’s decision.
“If I can’t open my doors every morning, I can’t feed my kids in the evening,” said Ms. DuBose, a mother of two said, and asked protesters to spare her shop, the network reported.
“Just don’t burn my shop down. Don’t destroy it,” she pleaded.
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency and deployed the National Guard to Ferguson last week as law enforcement prepares for more violence in the streets.
Protesters are already planning to shut down roads in the area after the decision is announced.
Protest groups, schools, and local business have requested a 48-hour advanced notice of the decision, but that request has not been granted.
Community leaders, activists, and the family of the slain teenager, Michael Brown, have asked for calm and peaceful demonstrations.
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‘Just don’t burn my shop down. Don’t destroy it’
The Washington Times
Kellan Howell
11/22/2014
Excerpt:
The Ferguson, Mo., grand jury considering the indictment of Officer Darren Wilson, who killed teenager Michael Brown during an altercation in August, left the justice center in St. Louis on Friday without reaching a decision.
Sources told CNN on Saturday that it was unclear when the jury would reconvene.
Local business owners are bracing for more looting and vandalism.
Natalie DuBose, owner of Natalie Cakes and More in Ferguson told CNN she has had fewer customers in anticipation of the jury’s decision.
“If I can’t open my doors every morning, I can’t feed my kids in the evening,” said Ms. DuBose, a mother of two said, and asked protesters to spare her shop, the network reported.
“Just don’t burn my shop down. Don’t destroy it,” she pleaded.
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency and deployed the National Guard to Ferguson last week as law enforcement prepares for more violence in the streets.
Protesters are already planning to shut down roads in the area after the decision is announced.
Protest groups, schools, and local business have requested a 48-hour advanced notice of the decision, but that request has not been granted.
Community leaders, activists, and the family of the slain teenager, Michael Brown, have asked for calm and peaceful demonstrations.
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View the complete article, including video, at:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...ion-darren-wi/