Prosecutor Will Not Charge Officer Who Killed Michael Brown

Prosecutor Will Not Charge Officer Who Killed Michael Brown

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The prosecuting attorney announced that Darren Wilson, the police officer who shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO, in 2014, will not face charges. A five-month review found insufficient evidence to prove murder or manslaughter. Although Wilson was cleared by a grand jury six years ago, the investigation does not exonerate him. Brown's death led to significant protests in Ferguson, highlighting the Black Lives Matter movement, which began after Trayvon Martin's death. The NAACP in Saint Louis County continues to advocate for criminal justice reform and support affected families.

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