City residents on edge as they await grand jury decision
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Anticipation is mounting over what the grand jury in the Michael Brown shooting case will decide
Anticipation is mounting over what the grand jury in the Michael Brown shooting case will decide. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This morning" to discuss the imminent decision.
A grand jury is considering charges against police Officer Darren Wilson in the August shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown
A grand jury is considering charges against police Officer Darren Wilson in the August shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown. The streets of Ferguson were quiet overnight, but that wasn't the case in the St. Louis neighborhood of Shaw. Mark Strassmann reports from Clayton, Missouri, where state officials say they're ready for the public reaction.
NAACP President Cornell William Brooks slams a "pandemic of police misconduct," explaining why he's "concerned" about the impending Ferguson grand jury decision
NAACP President Cornell William Brooks slams a "pandemic of police misconduct," explaining why he's "concerned" about the impending Ferguson grand jury decision.
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning Saturday" to discuss the case
Whatever the result of the Ferguson grand jury investigating the shooting death of Michael Brown, many legal questions surrounding the case will remain. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning Saturday" to discuss the case.
Authorities are preparing for wide-spread protests by bringing in the National Guard and about 100 FBI agents
A grand jury decision is expected as early as Saturday in the Michael Brown shooting case. Authorities are preparing for wide-spread protests by bringing in the National Guard and about 100 FBI agents. Mark Strassmann reports from Clayton, Mo.
Preparations are under way to try to keep the peace in the St. Louis area for the expected Grand Jury decision over whether to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown
Preparations are under way to try to keep the peace in the St. Louis area for the expected Grand Jury decision over whether to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown. Mark Strassmann reports.
Rising tensions in Ferguson, Missouri, led to a confrontation outside of a police station Thursday night
Rising tensions in Ferguson, Missouri, led to a confrontation outside of a police station Thursday night. CBS News saw several demonstrators arrested. Mark Strassmann reports from Ferguson.
For the past two months, Lt. Jerry Lohr of the St. Louis County Police has been in the thick of the protests
For the past two months, Lt. Jerry Lohr of the St. Louis County Police has been in the thick of the protests. Michelle Miller speaks with authorities who hope to keep the peace if no charges are brought against a Ferguson police officer in the death of an unarmed black teen.
In St. Louis, protesters marched near the county courthouse where grand jurors will soon make their decision on whether to charge a police officer in the shooting death of unarmed black teen Michael Brown last summer. Dean Reynolds reports
In St. Louis, protesters marched near the county courthouse where grand jurors will soon make their decision on whether to charge a police officer in the shooting death of unarmed black teen Michael Brown last summer. Dean Reynolds reports.
In anticipation of the grand jury decision on whether to charge a police officer in the shooting death of an unarmed black teen
In anticipation of the grand jury decision on whether to charge a police officer in the shooting death of an unarmed black teen, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency in Ferguson.
A grand jury is considering charges against Officer Darren Wilson
A grand jury is considering charges against Officer Darren Wilson. New audio recordings and video released are helping to establish a timeline, but many crucial questions about what actually happened have not been answered. Michelle Miller reports from Ferguson, Missouri.
The grand jury examining the death of Michael Brown is expected to release its decision soon on whether to charge police officer Darren Wilson
The grand jury examining the death of Michael Brown is expected to release its decision soon on whether to charge police officer Darren Wilson. As Mark Strassmann reports, fears over the prospect violent protests are growing.
State and local governments are warning residents to stay calm
As the public waits for a grand jury announcement in the Michael Brown case, state and local governments are warning residents to stay calm, no matter the outcome. Jurors will decide if police officer Darren Wilson will face charges for the killing. Jericka Duncan reports.
Ferguson struggles to keep up with high rates of poverty and unemployment
As a grand jury considers whether to indict the police officer who shot unarmed teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, Brown's death has drawn intense scrutiny to the racial imbalances in the St. Louis suburb. Its mostly African-American community is struggling with high rates of unemployment and poverty. Omar Villafranca visited Ferguson for a closer look at the problems.
The police shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, has put the St. Louis suburb under a microscope
The police shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, has put the St. Louis suburb under a microscope. It's a community with enormous challenges, including a housing crisis that has thousands of homeowners struggling to hang on. Omar Villafranca reports.
A woman caught in the crossfire between protesters and football fans had to be treated for a black eye after about 20 demonstrators rallying for Mike Brown clashed with Rams fans outside of the Edward Jones Dome
A woman caught in the crossfire between protesters and football fans had to be treated for a black eye after about 20 demonstrators rallying for Mike Brown clashed with Rams fans outside of the Edward Jones Dome. The police department in St. Louis say two people were arrested. KMOV reports.
The St. Louis County Prosecutor's office starts presenting evidence to a grand jury this morning
The St. Louis County Prosecutor's office starts presenting evidence to a grand jury this morning. The process may lead to criminal charges against the officer who killed Michael Brown. CBS News legal analyst Jack Ford joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the potential ramifications.
Just miles away from the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, police shot killed another young black man in St. Louis
Just miles away from the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, police shot killed another young black man in St. Louis. According to authorities, he was armed with a knife and acting erratically. Jeff Glor reports.
Attorney General Eric Holder will visit Ferguson, Missouri, Wednesday to oversee the federal government's response to the shooting of Michael Brown
Attorney General Eric Holder will visit Ferguson, Missouri, Wednesday to oversee the federal government's response to the shooting of Michael Brown. Mark Strassmann reports from Ferguson.
Most of those arrested in Ferguson, Missouri, are Missourians
Most of those arrested in Ferguson, Missouri, are Missourians. Protestors and community leaders have claimed that the troublemakers are outsiders intent on agitating the situation. Norah O'Donnell reports.
As the Ferguson protests continue, many locals are pointing the finger at outsiders for the looting and violence seen in the streets at night
As the Ferguson protests continue, many locals are pointing the finger at outsiders for the looting and violence seen in the streets at night. Many residents have attempted to quell the unrest by reasoning with looters, but the presence of so many strangers has made it difficult to put a dent in the rioting. Mark Strassmann reports.
Following yet another night of violence in which three people were shot, the governor of Missouri deployed the state's National Guard to Ferguson
Following yet another night of violence in which three people were shot, the governor of Missouri deployed the state's National Guard to Ferguson. Although the city-wide curfew has been lifted, there is still a ban on the formation of large groups. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Although a private autopsy done for the family of Michael Brown revealed that the 18-year-old was shot six times, the pathologist who performed the exam admits that the procedure was incomplete
Although a private autopsy done for the family of Michael Brown revealed that the 18-year-old was shot six times, the pathologist who performed the exam admits that the procedure was incomplete. The U.S. Justice Department will conduct yet another autopsy, which will be compared to the results from the St. Louis County Medical Examiner's Office. Bob Orr reports.
Following a week of public outrage at the shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown at the hands of a police officer in Ferguson, Mo., the president during a press conference pushed initiatives like the White House's "My Brother's Keeper"
Following a week of public outrage at the shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown at the hands of a police officer in Ferguson, Mo., the president talked about how initiatives like the White House's "My Brother's Keeper," which looks at the best public and private efforts to connect young men with mentoring networks and to help them cultivate skills to get ahead, can help get young men on a better track.
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