Michael Brown’s Parents and Ferguson, MO Settle Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Summary: The family of Michael Brown has settled their wrongful death lawsuit against the city. In August 2014, unarmed black…
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ATL Accuses Waco Police of Brutality
Summary: Above the Law’s Elie Mystal Attacks the Waco Police for Indiscriminately Shooting into the Crowd at the Biker Massacre. Elie Mystal…
Ferguson Courts Told to Clean Up Their Act
Summary: The city of Ferguson has a long road ahead to mend the relations between government personnel and black members…
Ferguson Hires Lawyer for $1,335 an Hour to Litigate Reforms
Summary: Ferguson hires Winston and Strawn lawyer at $1,335 an hour to litigate reforms. While Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson got…
Prosecutor’s Scheduled Visit Causes Rift at Saint Louis University Law School
Summary: The students and faculty of Saint Louis University Law School are torn about an upcoming visit by prosecutor Bob…
Law Students May Postpone Exams Due to Stress from Grand Jury Decisions
Summary: Columbia University School of Law has announced that students will be allowed to delay their final exams if they…
Michael Brown’s Family to Continue Legal Fight
Summary: Benjamin Crump, the attorney for the family of Michael Brown, has stated that the family will continue to pursue…
Mayhem in Ferguson after Grand Jury Decides not to Indict Officer
Summary: Ferguson grand jury’s decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson is answered by night of mayhem, looting, and fires.…
State of Emergency Declared in Missouri as Grand Jury Hears Evidence
Summary: The governor of Missouri has declared a state of emergency while the state awaits the grand jury’s decision in…
Officers in Ferguson and Across the Country Preparing for Violence
Summary: Police officers across the country are preparing for the potential for violence when the St. Louis County grand jury issues…
Young Boy from Ferguson Discusses Jobs, Race and Police Brutality
Summary: An 11-year-old boy from Ferguson, Marquis Govan, sat down with a reporter recently to discuss all things Ferguson, including jobs…
Lawyers Arrested Videotaping Protests in Ferguson, Missouri
Summary: Lawyers who have traveled to Ferguson, Missouri to help protesters with their case, have been taken into custody multiple times…