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Nov 6, 2014
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Ferguson braces for findings of federal investigation
The Aug. 9 shooting death of the 18-year-old Brown by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson sparked months-long protests and unrest in the St. Louis suburb that captured the nation's attention.
Demonstrators gather along West Florissant Avenue to protest the shooting of Michael Brown on Aug. 15, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Brown was shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer on Aug. 9. The demonstration again ended with protesters clashing with police followed by more looting.
Demonstrators gather along West Florissant Avenue to protest the shooting of Michael Brown on Aug. 15, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Brown was shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer on Aug. 9. The demonstration again ended with protesters clashing with police followed by more looting.
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The Aug. 9 shooting death of the 18-year-old Brown by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson sparked months-long protests and unrest in the St. Louis suburb that captured the nation's attention.

The Aug. 9 shooting death of the 18-year-old Brown by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson sparked months-long protests and unrest in the St. Louis suburb that captured the nation's attention. Attorney General Eric Holder visited Ferguson a little more than a week after the shooting to talk with city leaders and protest organizers.

At the time, he promised a thorough investigation into whether any federal civil rights laws had been violated in the shooting. There's a high legal bar the Justice Department must meet in order to press civil rights charges in the case. Separately, local officials are set to release the results of a grand jury investigation into possible criminal charges.

How are law enforcement agencies in the St. Louis area preparing for the release of these findings?

Guests:

Reverend Willis Johnson, pastor of Wellspring Church in Ferguson, Missouri

Steve Giegerich, reporter at St. Louis Post Dispatch

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