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Good shape. This game blew me away. I dont think she ever had that much strikeouts, im not sure, but this game actually blew me away. Reporter pro athletes are showing their support on twitter. Los angeles angels star mike trout posted mone davis is straight dominating. Fun to watch. Kevin durant says this youngster is striking everybody out and she is a girl. I love it. Its a new day. And Russell Wilson said this is so cool, congrats on the outstanding pitching performance. Keep it up. Whynotyou. Davis Philadelphia Team will play tomorrow evening at 7 00 p. M. After throwing just 70 pitches, shell be able to pitch again on tuesday if her team needs her to take the mound in a mustwin situation. I told you, you would smile about that. Thank you so much. Hello again, everyone. Im fredericaricka whitfield. Here are the top stories were following in the cnn newsroom. We begin with a Major Development and a big question for the Police Department in ferguson, missouri. Why did they release this Surveillance Video yesterday after apparently the department of justice asked them to hold off on doing so. Lets go straight to cnns renee marsh at the white house. Renee, what more are we hearing about this conversation or advice given by the department of justice to Ferguson Police . Reporter well, fred, this is very significant in the sense that for the first time were getting a behindthescenes look essentially at the conversation that was happening before the controversial release of this Surveillance Video. So we now know based on sources telling our cnns evan perez that the department of justice thought this was a bad idea from the very beginning. They objected to the release of this Surveillance Video. They made that very clear, as early as thursday, telling the ferguson Police Department that they should not release the video because they believed that it would enhance or escalate the tensions already pretty high within this community. So that conversation happened on thursday. It appeared both parties agreed because the video was not released. Fast forward to friday now and ferguson Police Department does indeed release this video. Apparently that agreement that they had went out of the window. Unclear what changed from thursday to friday. We have not heard from Ferguson Police officially now that we have this new information here, but we do know this. When that video was released, that police chief received a lot of sharp criticism, also accused of attempting to smear the character of Michael Brown in an attempt to possibly make him look less sympathetic. He was asked, the chief was asked at the press conference what was the thinking behind releasing this video . And this is what he said on friday. He said that he felt that he had to because the media requested it through a freedom of information request and he feared that the Police Department would be sued if he did not release this video. So that is the explanation we received on friday. We do want to point out, fred, that the dojs advice was just that, advice. They could not make the ferguson Police Department listen to them essentially. We do know that investigators with the Justice Department also have a copy of this video. They never planned on releasing this video. And just to reset, the doj has a role here, but it is very separate from the criminal investigation. They are squarely focused on determining was Michael Browns civil rights violated. So that is their role here and that is how they come into the picture. But the headline today, fred, department of justice said this was a bad idea and ferguson Police Department did not listen. So, renee, is this customary or is it unusual that doj would offer that kind of advice . Well, i think when you look at the environment that were operating in where emotions are very high, we saw a lot of outbreak as far as violence within the community during these protests, i think when you take all of that into account, although they are running their own independent investigation, theyre going to weigh in. We saw attorney general holder weigh in about the sort of militarystyle weapons that he saw being used by this local Police Department, so theyre there, they have a presence, theyre very handson. However, it is very clear what their role is when it comes to the law here, and their role is strictly on that question of was his civil rights violated. All right, renee marsh s, at the white house, thanks so much. People outraged over Michael Browns death held a peaceful vigil today. Protesters also gathered outside the ferguson Police Department with arms raised, the position witnesses say the unarmed teenager was taking when he was shot dead by a Police Officer. Last Night Protests escalated into violence. Looters robbing three stores and demonstrators throwing molotov cocktails at the Dominos Pizza restaurant there. Firefighters did put out some of the flames, but a s. W. A. T. Team across the team didnt move in or arrest anyone at the time of looting taking place. But the crowds did eventually disperse. Our correspondents ed lavandera is on the ground at ferguson. Lets begin with ed. What are you learning today about the Police Officer who has now been named, Darren Wilson . Darren wilson, but you know the Police Department, even though they released the video images of Michael Brown involved in what they say was a strongarm robbery yesterday, many people still angry about the fact of the picture of Darren Wilson, the 28yearold officer involved in this shooting was not released. So they describe him, the Police Department here in ferguson, as a sixyear veteran, as a Police Officer, four of those years spent with the ferguson Police Department. Hes described as quiet and distinguished. We had a chance to speak with a friend of his, someone whos known Darren Wilson since high school. A man by the name of jake shepherd. They went to high school together, played on the same hockey team. He said he was stunned when he heard that police had announced that his friend was involved in the shooting. In fact he says that he thought there must have been another Darren Wilson on that Ferguson Police force who was involved when he first heard that news. I could never imagine him even in that situation taking someones life, let alone taking someones life with malicious intent, you know. Hes just the last person on earth that you would think to do Something Like that. Its just shocking. I can say without speaking to darren, without even having heard his statements, that at that moment in time, he was scared for his life. I am 100 positive of that because i could never imagine him even in that situation taking someones life, let alone taking someones life with malicious intent, you know. Hes just the last person on earth that you would think to do Something Like that. Reporter jay shepherd went on to tell us that hes always seen his friend, Darren Wilson, as someone whos well mannered, courteous, very quiet, very calm and the reason he had become a Police Officer is in his words he said that Darren Wilson was someone with a big heart who wanted to help people. All right, ed. Anna cabrera also on the ground there in ferguson. Youre at the location where the looting took place last night. Today things calmer, quieter . What are people saying about what happened and why . Reporter definitely calmer and quieter. It was raining all day until now where you see we have a nice break in that rain. The sun just about to peek through the clouds. Of course you can also see behind me there is Law Enforcement on scene. Weve just learned, they just pulled up within the last few minutes in fact that theyre blocking this street here because there is a protest march that is taking place right now. You may recall it was almost exactly almost to the hour a week ago today that Michael Brown was shot and killed. It happened a little after noon local time, so it would have been an hour earlier. There is a march that is supposed to be coming down this road. Again, were right in the heart of where that looting happened last night. We are standing across the street from that store where Michael Brown allegedly went in and took those cigars earlier on. And so last night we saw looters going into that store. Police not really responding or stopping looters from vandalizing and stealing property from several Stores Within this area. Weve been talking to those store managers as they are cleaning up today about what happened and they have expressed a little bit of anger, frustration and confusion about why Law Enforcement didnt come in and stop these people who were breaking the law and getting into their stores. And so there are still questions about what exactly Law Enforcement should do given the nature of the tensions that have been developing and festering out here for the past week when Law Enforcement was initially criticized for overreacting and showing too much force. Now theres the criticism for them not doing enough. We can also point out that citizens in this community have come forward saying we really care and they have tried to take a stand against the violence. They want peace, they want answers, and they want justice in the case of the shooting death of Michael Brown. And the governors visit today, how important, how significant is that . Reporter well, i think it is important because he too has been criticized throughout the past week for not showing up, not being here where the heart of the unrest has occurred. Hes gone to some of the neighboring communities. We saw him twice now go to a church thats in floirrisant which is a neighboring suburb of st. Louis. He did come directly to ferguson the last couple of days and he sent out a tweet this morning. I want to put that up on the screen for you talking about how he will also be here today. He said long night. Thanks to all who tried to stop unnecessary violence. I will be in ferguson today. Thanks to those who tried to stop the necessaunnecessary vio. Hes supposed to hold a press conference at 3 00 local time so in just two hours where he says hes going to lay out some new action steps theyre going to try to put in place to prevent more looting and more unrest. Anna, thanks so much, ed lavandera as well, appreciate it. Overseas, a new round of u. S. Air strikes hit Northern Iraq early today in an effort to take back a critical dam from militants. Isis, the socalled islamic state, took over the mosul dam earlier this month, and with it they took control of the flow of energy and water in that region. Were also hearing reports of a deadly attack on a yazidi village in Northern Iraq. Nick payton walsh is live for s us. Give us the update on those two fronts. Reporter certainly when it comes to the u. S. Air strikes that happened early this morning, they have been pounding isis positions far and away and around that vital part of iraqs infrastructure, the mosul hydroelectric dam. Isis is still there. There are engineers still there as of a few hours ago but those air strikes paving the way for something to come next. Conflicting reports as to whether the kurdish militia, the peshmerga is moving into position towards that dam. Officially or not officially they may be on the way but that feeds into the broader issue of how easily will isis vacate this infrastructure. It feeds electricity to not just the area around it but iraq altogether, a vital part, a vital prize in their advance. If so much heavy weaponry is being used around that dam, could it be structurally damaged in a fight for it. But also as you mentioned, troubling news coming out just to the south of sinjar near the dam. A yazidi village, which youve been hearing troubling reports out of the past few days, isis moved into it, advanced there recently, recently we heard 18 men were killed and 120 women abducted by isis. That itself would have been terrifying. We are hearing unconfirmed reports from another official that in fact those numbers may amount to as many as 300 plus men killed and potentially 1,000 women and children abducted. I should say those are not confirmed, but they do tally with isis behavior in the past. All right, thanks so much from erbil. Now back to ferguson, missouri, where so many emotions are bubbling to the surface there. Michael browns shooting is raising a whole lot of questions about race, relations with Law Enforcement and why things happened the way they did there. We dig into some of those questions next. vo friday night has always been all fun and games, here at the harrison household. But one dark, stormy evening. She needed a good meal and a good family. So we gave her purina cat chow complete. Its great because it has the four cornerstones of nutrition. Everything a cat needs for the first step to a healthy, happy life. Purina cat chow complete. Share your rescue story and join us in building better lives. One rescue at a time. train horn vo wherever our trains go, the economy comes to life. Norfolk southern. One line, infinite possibilities. Your studied day and night for her drivers test. Secretly inside, you hoped she wouldnt pass. 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Was the suspected robbery at a Convenience Store related at all to the shooting death of an 18yearold . And how did whatever happened last saturday escalate to an officer shooting this teenager . Missouri governor jay nixon said yesterday the Community Response shows that there is a deeper wound here beyond Michael Browns death. To talk more about this, im joined now by judge glenda hatchet, a former presiding judge over fulton countys Juvenile Court here in atlanta, reverend wilbur pervis, who started a program at his church to empower and mentor black children and teens and henry kelly, the chairman of the board for 100 black men of atlanta, a nonprofit focused on mentoring black youth. Good to see all of you. Thank you for having us. Lets talk about this, because so much has happened throughout the week. But the conversation has changed. While it went initially from whats the conversation we have with our young black sons, young black men, the conversation has now evolved into what can a community do to improve relations with police, Law Enforcement. Mr. Kelly, in your view, what has happened here in terms of your concerns, the questions that you have had over the week and how now perhaps it has crystallized into a new thought or concern . Well, first let me say that our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, the brown family, regarding what has transpired here. When you think about an africanamerican young man in todays society, its unfortunate that were having seemingly a trend of attacks on black youth and black if he did, hypothetically someone goes in and robs a Convenience Store and then is later confronted by the police, you have to ask whether that confrontation was appropriate or whether it was an execution. And so in my mind the two are separate and distinct. He was not leaving the Convenience Store at the time. He was not being pursued. And even if he had been pursued, it is so critically important that we understand this. But still, the question is did it justify that level of force. And we have to be very clear in that conversation. I will say that i thought the Police Chiefs explanation, to say that it was going to have to be released under the freedom of information act, i thought that was an interesting thing for him to say because that wasnt the argument when there were questions about the release of the officers name. You cant have it both ways. So these inconsistencies, pastor, how concerning is it to you that there are lots of distractions here now. Still at the core is what happened just preceding the first shot. Correct. But there are so many other things that have kind of clouded peoples judgment or perhaps precipitated new questions from the looting to the peaceful protests versus protests that werent peaceful. Right. So how do you interpret this landscape now . I think america has to have a real candid conversation about, number one, race, about the involvement of police in community. There needs to be a serious question about whether or not we are allowing and i want to say this at the outset. I dont think every Police Officer is bad. There are some guys out there and ladies who are putting their lives on the line every day. Every day. And protecting us and doing a great job. Youre right. But at the same time, we cannot its twofold. We must hold our children accountable. I think thats what we are talking about in terms of mentoring. We must hold and raise the standard and the bar for our own kids. Thats a conversation that i think the church community, Community Organizations are having. But at the same time we also must hold Police Officers who are not doing a good job accountable. We cannot allow renegade officers to hide behind the badge in the name of the law. I agree. And allow our children to be mowed down on the streets like is happening now. Ive got lots of questions, including whats next from all of this. Whats next in all the different areas that you just proposed, from the conversations with young men to the judicial system to the community to the relationship. Were going to take a short break right now and when we come back, well explore all of that further. Exactly one week ago today an 18yearold, Michael Brown, was gunned down by a Police Officer, Darren Wilson. Theres still so many unanswered questions. Back with me now, judge glenda hatchet, reverend wilbur purvis. So we were talking about a distrust in many black communities as it pertains to the relationship with Police Officers. So now i wonder, pastor purvis, if this only worsens the situation, since its not just ferguson, missouri, but this kind of strained relationship between the community and police is multiplied many times over, how does this worsen it . Well, it magnifies because were on a national, i dare say, an international stage. But again, i think we must now come together and begin to have this real dialogue that i mentioned a few moments ago about how do we fix it. I think one of the important things as relates to us is we must raise the standard of what we expect and what the perception of africanamerican men. Weve got to help america realize that every time you see a black male that you dont automatically think thug, you dont automatically think criminal, you dont automatically think dropout, you dont automatically think threat. So in our church were raising the bar for our males to say we expect great things. Greatness is on the inside of you. Weve got to raise that bar and continue to let guys know, boys in particular, that we believe in you, we know greatness resides on the inside of you and that its our job as mentors, as pastors, as business leaders, law professionals, to bring that out of our males. Except many of these young men would say im not the one responsible for that perception. So im not the one, me the black male, is not the one who has to be schooled on how to interpret me,

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