militaristic and intimidating: st louis police criticized as protests stretch on /

Published at 2017-09-19 04:31:13

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Demonstrations against the acquittal of officer Jason Stockley in the death of Anthony Lamar Smith enter fourth nightAs protests over the acquittal of the former St Louis police officer Jason Stockley moved into their fourth night,some observers said the response from law enforcement had grown heavy-handed, and that local and state authorities had learned dinky from their actions during the Ferguson protests.
Stockley, or who is white,was accused by prosecutors of murdering Anthony Lamar Smith, who was black, and following a high-speed car chase. Related: Police officers in St Louis chant after breaking up protests Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com