Thursday, November 20, 2014
Michael Brown's father asks for calm in new video hours before grand jury decision
FERGUSON, MO—Just hours before what
is likely to be a grand jury decision in the case involving the
murder of an unarmed teenager, Micheal Brown, JR. who was shot by a
Ferguson Police Officer on Aug.9th, Micheal Brown, SR. father of
deceased young man has issued a last-minute plea for calm.
Speaking
in a newly released video, Brown, SR. said- “No
matter what the grand jury decides, I do not want my son’s death to
be in vain— I want it to lead to positive change,” a very somber
Brown says in a public service announcement released late Thursday.
“I thank you for lifting your voices to end racial profiling and
police intimidation, but hurting others or destroying property is not
the answer.”
The
late Brown family have called for the continuation of peaceful
protest repeatedly.
Officer
Darren Wilson, 28, Brown who was 18 at the time of his death . The
very gruesome murder has provoked several months of violent protest
and once again raises questions about racism and justice.
A
grand jury has been hearing evidence in the case since they first
convened on Aug. 20 and will decide if there is probable cause to
charge Wilson, 28, with a crime. The officer could face up to life in
prison if the case proceeds to trial. The issue at hand is how Brown
died. According to the reports made available by police, it states
that Brown struggled with Wilson inside his police car, then reached
for Wilson's weapon. However, eye witnesses and some of Brown's
family members say Wilson shot and killed Brown as he raised his
hands in surrender.
PRAYING
FOR TRUE JUSTICE AND PEACE IN THIS CASE.
Source;USATODAY
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