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The events in Ferguson, Missouri Erik Gannsjö. SUMMARY Disposition -The prelude -The murder -The trial -The riots -The aftermath of the riots -Conclusion.

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1 The events in Ferguson, Missouri Erik Gannsjö

2 SUMMARY Disposition -The prelude -The murder -The trial -The riots -The aftermath of the riots -Conclusion

3 What was the cause of the riots? Previous tension between black community and police Ferguson has a notable ethnic division between the police and predominantly black community.

4 The shooting of Michael Brown Liquor store robbery Policeman at the scene Fight over firearm Escape and turn Conflicting testimonies Fatal wounds: six shots

5 The trial of David Wilson Grand jury trial Predominantly white jury Possibly biased prosecutor Defendant acquitted of charges

6 The riots in Ferguson Looting Burning of cars Conflict between police and protesters Multiple arrests

7 The federal report and its aftermath Investigation into racial bias among Ferguson police and court Report confirms racial bias Two policemen shot in the presumed easiness that followed

8 Conclusion Mutual prejudice is the cause of unrest Grudges are like viruses to the human race The solution is to have faith in future generations and a globalized society

9 Sources Anon, 2014. Ferguson riots: Ruling sparks night of violence. BBC, [online] 25 November. Available at: [Accessed on June 6 2015]. Anon, 2015. Ferguson unrest: From shooting to nationwide protests. BBC, [online] 12 March. Available at: [Accessed on June 6 2015]. Buchanan, L., Fessenden, F., Lai, K.K.R., Park, H., Parlapiano, A., Tse, A., Wallace, T., Watkins, D. and Yourish, K., n.d.. What Happened in Ferguson?. The New York Times, [online]. Available at: [Accsessed on June 6 2015] Rhodan, M., 2015. Ferguson unrest: From shooting to nationwide protests. Time, [online] 12 March. Available at: [Accessed on June 6 2015]. Zogby, J., 2014. Michael Brown and Eric Garner: The Limits of Analytic. Forbes, [online] 7 December. Available at: [Accessed on June 6 2015].


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