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Posted on 11/24/2014 7:51:50 PM PST by PROCON
Officer Darren Wilson has, through his legal team, put out a statement reacting to the news tonight he will not be indicted by the Ferguson grand jury for the shooting of Michael Brown.
Here is the statement in full:
Today, a St. Louis County grand jury released its decision that no charges would be filed in the case involving Officer Darren Wilson. From the onset, we have maintained and the grand jury agreed that Officer Wilson’s action on August 9 were in accordance with the laws and regulations that govern the procedures of an officer.
In a case of this magnitude, a team of prosecutors rightfully presented evidence to this St. Louis County grand jury. This group of citizens, drawn at random from the community, listened to witnesses and heard all the evidence in the case. Based on the evidence and witness testimony, the grand jury collectively determined there was no basis for criminal charges against Officer Wilson.
Law enforcement personnel must frequently make split-second and difficult decisions. Officer Wilson followed his training and followed the law.
We recognize that many people will want to second-guess the grand jury’s decision. We would encourage anyone who wants to express an opinion do so in a respectful and peaceful manner.
On a side note, Officer Wilson would like to thank those who have stood by his side throughout the process. This continued support is greatly appreciated by Officer Wilson and his family.
Moving forward, any commentary on this matter will be done in the appropriate venue and not through the media.
(Excerpt) Read more at mediaite.com ...
Good for him. Seems Officer Wilson is made of sterner, and smarter stuff than poor George Zimmerman.
May God protect him. He will never work anywhere near St Louis again. He may even need to change his name.
I’ve heard that Officer Wilson will appear with Megyn Kelly tonight at the top of this coming hour.
Oh, I would love to see that!
He’s a man of good character.
A police officer is trained not to shoot to kill unless there is no other choice.
I can’t see any cop acting any different in the circumstances that Officer Wilson faced.
Its a tough job and you live with the consequences of your decisions for the rest of your life.
For that reason alone, he has my complete respect.
I’m watching Fox News.
Now Shepard has butted-in
we need schools named after this great American!!
May God Protect Officer Wilson, he is a HERO who was doing his JOB
Great! Way past my bedtime but gotta see that.
I’d buy him a beer, but he’s on his honeymoon,
Heh, heh, hope you're not late for work...I'm retired :-)
YES!
Megyn Kelly was supposed to take over at the top of this hour.
Let’s see if she comes on now.
Shepard might have signed off.
Fingers crossed!
Why does Fox still have this bitter old queen?
I don’t sleep a lot lately anyway. Might be late but will try to work remotely from home tomorrowy. I drive through the projects to get to work so I think here away from the city will be a lot better :)
He is still blathering on.
Wait I think she may have told BOR “midnight” Eastern.
Set your recorder, RedMDer.
OK. Thanks, will do.
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