Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has come under fire after calling for the 'vigorous prosecution' of the Ferguson police officer who shot dead unarmed black teenager Michael Brown.
The Democrat governor released a five-minute video on Tuesday, where he said: 'A vigorous prosecution must now be pursued.'
His statement began: 'Ten days ago, a police officer shot and killed Michael Brown in broad daylight. The world has watched as a community has been engulfed in grief, anger, fear, at times violence.'
The governor then called upon Attorney-General Eric Holder and St Louis county prosecutor Bob McCulloch to 'meet expectations' by finding justice for Michael Brown and his family 'thoroughly, promptly and correctly'.
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8 comments:
Unfortunately, their view of justice already has the cop convicted...last time I checked, our constitution provides for innocence until proven guilty.....
Ya know, usually, by now, the media has dug up some dark and ugly past on the cop. But I have seen nothing.
Look what they did to Zimmerman. Total character assassination.
Could it be he really was a good guy in the wrong place.
The Governor is a Democrat so his statements are not creditable. He will be eating his words next election time.
Vote him out of office!!!!!!
He just wants the rioters to vote for him. Nothing more... he could care less about Mr. Brown.
Another Nixon lying.
You would think the Governor should know that police can't be charged with statutory crimes.
They are there to enforce statutes. Not obey them.
Gheeesh
I'm sure if Michael Brown assaulted a store employee, stole from the store, refused to stop obstructing traffic and beat a cop, it is time for the prosecutor to take a stand.
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