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noiretextatique

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13. do you think the investigation was fair and impartial?

Tue Nov 25, 2014, 02:38 PM

Nov 2014

clearly, the group doesn't think it was. and i think that perception is a huge part of the problem. the police, the medical examiner, and the prosecutor did not do much to change that perception. in fact, they created the perception.

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The NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION questions grand jury decision, calls on DOJ to act [View all] Ykcutnek Nov 2014 OP

I'd be interested to know the specifics of any federal charges that would or could be brought. badtoworse Nov 2014 #1

federal investigation is ongoing noiretextatique Nov 2014 #3

The problem is ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #9

i hope it comes out noiretextatique Nov 2014 #11

That pollice dept. is clearly rotten to the KKKore, and needs to be dismantled 99th_Monkey Nov 2014 #57

There are limitations on the DOJ proving he was shot because he was a black man. What about the jwirr Nov 2014 #26

Any civil suit will have to be against the city or the FPD, Wilson has immunity as a police officer. GGJohn Nov 2014 #38

To bad. jwirr Nov 2014 #47

Agreed, he should be eligible for a civil suit. GGJohn Nov 2014 #49

I'd like to believe that, but they haven't demonstrated any strong access to undisclosed facts here Leopolds Ghost Nov 2014 #63

excellent it is time for all decent patriotic Americans to stand up for what is right NoJusticeNoPeace Nov 2014 #2

What is the National Bar Association? Stallion Nov 2014 #4

nationalbar dot org johnnyreb Nov 2014 #5

Its a national bar for black attorney's and such. padfun Nov 2014 #6

Where did you go to Law School and/or practice ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Je me souviens Nov 2014 #16

That's probably because ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #18

... handmade34 Nov 2014 #42

Apparently you do not realize that some groups have every right to be aggrieved. Especially about jwirr Nov 2014 #28

well, that answer says a lot about you. heaven05 Nov 2014 #36

perpetually aggrieved? noiretextatique Nov 2014 #43

You Betcha! Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2014 #61

Sorry, I didn't mean to imply it was the ABA... Ykcutnek Nov 2014 #20

Considering the reputation of the police there...isn't it possible that the jurors were C Moon Nov 2014 #7

No - these were not FERGUSON citizens...they were ST. LOUIS COUNTY citizens. brooklynite Nov 2014 #53

I figured that, but they live in the county, and I'm sure there was a great police C Moon Nov 2014 #54

"The grand jury�s decision" MadDAsHell Nov 2014 #8

I guess where one stands depends on where one sits ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #12

do you think the investigation was fair and impartial? noiretextatique Nov 2014 #13

True ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #14

it certainly did noiretextatique Nov 2014 #15

Demon + hulk gollygee Nov 2014 #17

truly shameful noiretextatique Nov 2014 #23

The investigation, no. MadDAsHell Nov 2014 #19

i am confused noiretextatique Nov 2014 #22

Talking about the shoddy investigation process is one thing... MadDAsHell Nov 2014 #27

i see what you mean now noiretextatique Nov 2014 #32

Fair enough, admittedly I am splitting hairs... MadDAsHell Nov 2014 #34

all you so-called heaven05 Nov 2014 #39

I work for Iowa Legal Aid strictly assisting those with limited financial means... MadDAsHell Nov 2014 #46

right heaven05 Nov 2014 #48

You threw an entire class of people under the bus because... MadDAsHell Nov 2014 #50

class, says it all heaven05 Nov 2014 #52

You do understand that both Barack and Michelle Obama's chosen profession was 'lawyer' and that Bluenorthwest Nov 2014 #65

okay heaven05 Nov 2014 #69

I spent a month on a Grand Jury ... staggerleem Nov 2014 #41

well...i never expected an indictment noiretextatique Nov 2014 #44

So it is okay with you that McCullah did not recuse himself, that they think conflicting testimony jwirr Nov 2014 #30

You can read my other replies in this thread to see what I'm ok with and not ok with.. MadDAsHell Nov 2014 #37

that DA sorely needs to be disbarred 0rganism Nov 2014 #21

+1000 whenever asked what I think my answer. gordianot Nov 2014 #24

I would like to know who was jury head. Nine white and three black is not asjr Nov 2014 #25

The demographics of the grand jury are consistent with the county's demographics Lurks Often Nov 2014 #31

Thanks for the info. asjr Nov 2014 #35

Remember when Conservatives were calling the National Bar Association "Liberal"? Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2014 #29

I believe you're referring to the ABA, the America Bar Association. eom grossproffit Nov 2014 #45

I had,....but as a sports thing. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2014 #51

Very quick witted! grossproffit Nov 2014 #55

can someone please help me with a question? ctaylors6 Nov 2014 #33

Remember that the National Bar Association is not the same as.. grasswire Nov 2014 #40

Pres Obama and Eric Holder will do nothing. nm rhett o rick Nov 2014 #56

This is AWESOME! I love that they announced this immediately. 99th_Monkey Nov 2014 #58

It would be really nice if the American Bar Association joined them. But we know that won't happen n kelliekat44 Nov 2014 #59

Good, the more the merrier-& the DOJ investigation is on going. For those who don't know it's AG Cha Nov 2014 #60

McCullough sure seemed giddy in his presser. What's up with that??? blkmusclmachine Nov 2014 #62

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Nov 2014 #64

It's pretty bad when the National Bar Association.... blackspade Nov 2014 #66

K and R Quixote1818 Nov 2014 #67

Prayers are being answered libodem Nov 2014 #68