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MadDAsHell

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19. The investigation, no.

Tue Nov 25, 2014, 02:56 PM

Nov 2014

I don't know anything about the individual members of the grand jury but I suspect they did the best with the information they had, but the process of gathering information, etc. leading up to their deliberations appears to have been shoddy as hell.

The issue expressed in my post is with a loud, impactful and definitive statement on behalf of tens of thousands of legal professionals of color, whose wording actually does a dis-service to the work done by those in its membership. As a person of color I could be in the National Bar Association. I chose (and actively choose) membership in the American Bar Association instead because of examples like this; the NBA consistently says things that seem to more represent a mindset than it does a group of people.

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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