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Prosecutor: So Unfair That St. Louis County Cops Didn't Get To Bust ...
9 hours ago ... Prosecutor: So Unfair That St. Louis County Cops Didn't Get To Bust ... not include St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch, ...
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Fri Aug 15, 2014 5:35 pm |
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Prosecutor: So Unfair That St. Louis County Cops Didn’t Get To Bust More Heads In Ferguson
by snipy
Aug 15 9:06 am 2014
If you were paying attention last night, you probably saw that rather than being a dystopian nightmare hellscape like it had been for the last several days under the St. Louis County police force, Ferguson actually looked kinda chill, mostly because Governor Jay Nixon, who had kinda been MIA, showed up and tossed out the cops and handed the baton to the highway patrol. Seriously, just go look at these people hanging out in a human-sized Thomas the Tank Engine train, which is how Ferguson looked at one point last night during the highway patrol’s reign of not-terror.
Now contrast that with the one million awful Vines you saw of people being tear gassed and flash-banged and rubber-bulleted the several nights previous. No, we will not link to those here because seriously, we’ve had enough heartbreak.
Anyway, so Thursday night, not so bad, thanks to Captain Ron Johnson and the Missouri Highway Patrol and, as much as it pains us to say it, Jay Nixon for pulling the plug on the county police, who were some hopped-up camo-wearing aggro motherfuckers. Most people think this is a good thing, because they are not monsters that want goddamn martial law in an American city, but “most people” in this case does not include St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch, who is a jackhole of the first order.
“It’s shameful what he did today, he had no legal authority to do that,” McCulloch said. “To denigrate the men and women of the county police department is shameful.”
Yeah, because prior to this, an entire nation loved the men and women of the county police department. Before Jay Nixon pulled them off the case, the county police were right up there with ice cream, puppies, and a raging case of syphilis.
McCulloch noted that no one was seriously injured in the effort led by County Police Chief Jon Belmar until Nixon handed control of the Ferguson over to the state agency on Thursday.
“For Nixon to never talk to the commanders in the field and come in here and take this action is disgraceful,” McCulloch said.
“I hope I’m wrong, but I think what Nixon did may put a lot of people in danger.”
They really shouldn’t have pulled the county police out until they gunned a few people down, because that would have just settled things down with a quickness. Also, just in case you were feeling too optimistic about the course of justice, guess who’s responsible for deciding whether or not to charge the cop who shot Michael Brown? Oh, yes, that would be St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch.
But now that we won’t have the county’s finest jacked-up roid-raging paramilitary sniper police patrolling the streets, however will Ferguson cope? Who will make sure that the citizens get their recommended daily allowance of massive doses of tear gas and general fear and intimidation? Not those wusses in the highway patrol, that’s for sure. How dare Jay Nixon stop the county police from beating loving the entire city into submission. What is America coming to, anyway?
[St. Louis Today / Reuters]
Read more at Wonkette: http://wonkette.com/557211/prosecutor-so-unfair-that-st-louis-county-cops-didnt-get-to-bust-more-heads-in-ferguson#ixzz3AVGjKpmR
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They really shouldn’t have pulled the county police out until they gunned a few people down, because that would have just settled things down with a quickness. Also, just in case you were feeling too optimistic about the course of justice, guess who’s responsible for deciding whether or not to charge the cop who shot Michael Brown? Oh, yes, that would be St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch.
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These comments are part f the reason St Louis County Executive wants Prosecutor McCullough removed from the case because he believes he is biased. Dooley sent a letter to Missouri Attorney general Chris Koster asking for McCullough's removal. Koster states the has no authority under State law to remove the Prosecutor.
Can anyone expect justice? |
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Fri Aug 15, 2014 5:51 pm |
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"Mr. McCulloch has shown that he is emotionally invested in protecting law enforcement, and therefore should immediately step aside and allow the Justice Department to investigate the death of Michael Brown. The only way we can ensure trust is for the Justice Department to take over the investigation."
Bar Association Calls On Prosecutor To Recuse Himself From Ferguson Investigation
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Tue Aug 19, 2014 2:34 pm |
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Igor Bobic
igor.bobic@huffingtonpost.com
Bar Association Calls On Prosecutor To Recuse Himself From Ferguson Investigation
Posted: 08/19/2014 11:55 am EDT Updated: 2 hours ago
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One of the oldest African-American bar associations in the country is calling on St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Bob McCulloch to recuse himself from the investigation into the death of Michael Brown.
One of the oldest African-American bar associations in the country is calling on the Missouri prosecutor who is overseeing an investigation into the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown to recuse himself.
The Mound City Bar Association is concerned that St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Bob McCulloch's family ties with St. Louis' police department may impact his ability to conduct an impartial investigation. The prosecutor's father, mother, brother, uncle and cousin have all worked for the department, and his father was killed while responding to a call involving a black suspect, according to CBS News.
"The community is gravely concerned about the lack of transparency and lack of candor that St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCulloch has openly displayed about the way in which this case should be handled," Mount City Bar President Kendra Howard said in a Tuesday press release.
"Mr. McCulloch has shown that he is emotionally invested in protecting law enforcement, and therefore should immediately step aside and allow the Justice Department to investigate the death of Michael Brown. The only way we can ensure trust is for the Justice Department to take over the investigation."
Howard wants the Justice Department to take over the investigation in place of McCulloch. Association attorneys are scheduled to outline their wishes during a Tuesday press conference outside the federal courthouse in St. Louis.
"Whatever investigation has been conducted is not transparent as no details of the shooting have been released. The only information released has been irrelevant and aggravated a tense situation, thereby violating the public trust that the community has a right to rely on," Howard added.
If McCulloch decides to pursue the case, the Mound City Bar Association wants a grand jury to confirm any future charges should they be filed.
A spokesman for McCulloch told CBS on Monday that the prosecutor plans to remain in charge of the investigation. |
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Tue Aug 19, 2014 2:41 pm |
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Jay Nixon not ready to call special prosecutor
Jay Nixon not ready to call special prosecutor
Quad-Cities Times
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Aug 19, 2014 · Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon isn't ready to ask that St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch step aside so a special prosecutor …
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Amid criticism, Nixon stands by St. Louis County prosecutor
Politicmo
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Aug 19, 2014 · While St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCullouch’s objectivity is in question by many Black Democrats, Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon quietly threw |
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Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:16 pm |
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Jay Nixon not ready to call special prosecutor
The Associated Press
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon speaks at a news conference dealing with the aftermath of a police shooting of teenager Michael Brown, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Ferguson, Mo. The governor declared a state of emergency Saturday and imposed a curfew in the St. Louis suburb where police and protesters have clashed after Brown was shot to death by a white police officer a week ago. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
3 hours ago • By Kevin McDermott kmcdermott@post-dispatch.com 314-340-8268
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon isn't ready to ask that St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch step aside so a special prosecutor can lead the investigation into the death of Michael Brown, even though McCullough says he would do it if Nixon asked.
"You have a democratically elected prosecutor," Nixon said in an exclusive interview with the Post-Dispatch today.
Nixon added that he would appoint a special prosecutor "if Bob feels, for a myriad of reasons, that he and his office should step aside. . . . There are clearly a lot of folks calling for that."
McCullough has drawn criticism from some who say his strong law enforcement connections, and comments he's made since the unarmed Brown was killed by a police officer Aug. 9, raise questions as to whether McCullough will be able to investigate the shooting without bias against Brown.
Among other points in the interview:
• Nixon said he talked with President Barack Obama Monday, and that Obama pressed him about his decision to bring in the Missouri National Guard, though he didn't actively discourage it. "He asked what were the rules of engagement, and what the thought process was."
"He understands," Nixon added. "Here's a fellow who's had to order bombs dropped on Iraq. . . . I think he certainly understood my reasoning."
• He credited the protesters with "forcing all policy makers" in America to focus on issues like race, poverty and police relationships with communities. He stressed that he believes most of the violence in Ferguson has been instigated by "violent criminals" coming in from outside the community, he and said he defines them completely differently from the local protesters.
• He acknowledged he is worried that the violence could intensify depending on what happens in the shooting investigation. "I think all of us see a tinderbox of emotion and energy out there."
• He brushed aside criticism that his handling of issue has been inconsistent and ineffective. "If you're catching a lot of flak, it means you're over the target."
• He expressed pride in the fact there there have been no further fatalities "since the horrific death of an 18-year-old shot in the street," and he credited police restraint and the non-violent elements within the protesters for avoiding further fatalities. |
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Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:20 pm |
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Amid criticism, Nixon stands by St. Louis County prosecutor
by Eli Yokley • August 19, 2014
While St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCullouch’s objectivity is in question by many Black Democrats, Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon quietly threw his support behind him.
In a statement Tuesday evening, Nixon announced his support, saying McCullouch should not recuse himself from the investigation into the police shooting of Michael Brown unless he wants to.
“From the outset, I have been clear about the need to have a vigorous prosecution of this case, and that includes minimizing any potential legal uncertainty. I am not asking St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCullough [sic] to recuse himself from this case,” he said.
“There is a well-established process by which a prosecutor can recuse themselves from a pending investigation, and a special prosecutor be appointed,” Nixon continued. “Departing from this established process could unnecessarily inject legal uncertainty into this matter and potentially jeopardize the prosecution.”
McCullouch has said he’ll recuse himself only at the request of Nixon.
McCullouch’s objectivity in the matter has been questioned by local political leaders like State Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, a fellow Democrat. She launched an online petition earlier this week calling for him to be replaced by a special prosector to investigate the police shooting citing his decision to “not to charge officers who murdered two unarmed African American men in 2000 by shooting into their car 20 times.”
The petition has been signed by more than 50,000 people online. |
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Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:23 pm |
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The Raw Story
Missouri lt. gov.: We need ‘Anglo-American’ justice in Ferguson, not racial protests
By David Edwards
Tuesday, August 19, 2014 15:03 EDT
Peter Kinder speaks to MSNBC
Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder (R) on Tuesday called for Gov. Jay Nixon (D) to reinstate the curfew in Ferguson to allow the justice system — which he said was a product of “Anglo-American civilization” — to do its job.
Following Monday night’s clashes with police in the wake of the death of slain teen Michael Brown, Kindler told MSNBC’s Ronan Farrow that Nixon had been wrong to end the curfew in Ferguson.
“I don’t understand an argument for not reinstating it,” he insisted. “I don’t understand that. I’m not trying to be overtly political. I am saying, the people of Ferguson, the people of the state of Missouri are crying out for leadership.”
Before Farrow ended the interview, he asked the lieutenant governor if he agreed with Ferguson Mayor James Knowles that “the perspective of all residents” was that there was no “racial divide” in the city.
Kinder said there was “no question” that race was playing a role in what was happening in Ferguson.
“We do not do justice in America in the streets though,” he argued. “We have legal processes that are set in motion, that are designed after centuries of Anglo-American jurisprudence tradition, they’re designed to protect the rights and liberties of everyone involved.”
“That includes the Brown family, for justice for them and for the community. It also includes the officer who has not yet been charged,” he added. “Our constitutional and our Bill of Rights protections have to be followed here, and we do not do justice in the streets.”
“That’s one of the great advances of Anglo-American civilization, is that that we do not have politicized trials. We let the justice system work it out.”
Watch the video below from MSNBC, broadcast Aug. 19, 2014.
David Edwards has served as an editor at Raw Story since 2006. His work can also be found at Crooks & Liars, and he's also been published at The BRAD BLOG. He came to Raw Story after working as a network manager for the state of North Carolina and as as engineer developing enterprise resource planning software. Follow him on Twitter at @DavidEdwards. |
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Wed Aug 20, 2014 9:45 am |
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Is the Man Tasked with Prosecuting Darren Wilson Actually Raising Money for Him?
thefreethoughtproject.com
Prosecutor McCulloch, who has already been under fire to remove himself from the Michael Brown case, may be invo
Is the Man Tasked with Prosecuting Darren Wilson Actually Raising Money for Him?
By Cassandra Rules on September 15, 2014
Prosecutor McCulloch, who has already been under fire to remove himself from the Michael Brown case, may be involved in raising funds for Brown’s murderer, Officer Darren Wilson.
Backstoppers, an organization that McCulloch is the listed as vice president of, has a board that includes a circuit attorney and a city judge.
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However, according to stltoday.com, McCulloch is now currently the President.
McCulloch joined former St. Louis County Police Chief Ron Battelle in accepting a $292,000 check from the 27th annual Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses event earlier today at city hall in St. Louis. McCulloch also will be serving as president of the board for Backstoppers in the 50th anniversary year of his father’s death.
An “I Support Darren Wilson” t-shirt being sold on tee-spring has surfaced on social media, with half of the proceeds going to Darren Wilson’s GoFundMe, and the other half going to Backstoppers.
I SUPPORT OFFICER D. WILSON | Teespring 2014-09-14 20-06-49I SUPPORT OFFICER D. WILSON | Teespring 2014-09-14 20-08-05
It is unclear who created the teespring, but if it is associated with Backstoppers, a recusal may be in order immediately. At the very minimum this is an obvious conflict of interest.
Before the t-shirt controversy, community clergy members and activists had already been marching to his office demanding his recusal. A state senator wrote him a letter asking him to step aside, and Governor Jay Nixon, hinted that Mr. McCulloch should recuse himself, the New York Times reported.
Many believe that McCulloch has a history of siding with police and against the African American community.
The MoveOn petition, which currently has 116,014 signatures states:
McCulloch’s decision not to charge officers who murdered two unarmed African-American men in 2000 by shooting into their car 20 times, especially in the face of the U.S. Attorney’s independent investigation finding that those officers lied about their actions, gives us no confidence that his office can provide a fair and impartial investigation into this current matter.
That failure, coupled with McCulloch’s recent participation in one of the most racially polarizing elections in the history of St. Louis County, means that his office’s continued oversight of this tragedy will only sow further distrust and discord in our community.
For the good of the entire St. Louis region and the nation as a whole, we call on Robert P. McCulloch to recuse himself and his office from this matter and to appoint a special prosector to investigate the murder of Michael Brown.
Backstoppers has yet to comment, but McCulloch has been very clear in that he has no intentions of leaving the case.
UPDATE:
After an outpouring of concern voiced through social media over this alleged conflict of interest, leaders of The Backstoppers Inc, issued a statement Monday claiming that they do not know who is selling T-shirts that read: “I support Officer Darren Wilson,” and will not be accepting any money from the sales if it is offered. |
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