Β FERGUSON, MO —Β Protesters were back in the streets of Ferguson Wednesday night. Β Many are calling for the prosecutor looking into Michael Brown’s death to step aside because of his ties to law enforcement.
A grand jury started hearing evidence in Brown’s shooting Wednesday. Β Officer Darren Wilson has told friends he shot Brown after he rushed at him. Β Meantime, Attorney General Eric Holder attended community meetings today and met with Brown’s parents.
“Hopefully will have a calming influence on the area, that people know that a Federal, thorough investigation is being done,” said Holder.
Police were criticized today after they checked to see if protesters were staying at a church in Ferguson. Β Residents accused the officers of intimidation and harassment.
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