Cross examined. And in the end, justice was not served. How is it possible that two different groups see this one issue so completely differently . Is it part of the divide in our nation . And where is it leading us . Lets get to it. Good tuesday afternoon fro deck on a very difficult day in america where were all left to wonder where is this taking us. And will history be our guide. Were right now waiting for the mayor of ferguson, missouri, to speak following a night of violence and destruction in his city. Well bring you the news when it begins. But first the parents of Michael Brown say the legal system is broken. Thats the word from their attorney, a very emotional attorney a short time ago. A grand jury decided not to indict the white Police Officer for shooting the black 18yearold who did not have any weapons on him. The family says they are profoundly disappointed in the jurys decision, which sparked a night of violence and protests across ferguson, missouri. And in this hour a
But theres a passionate objection from the family of Michael Brown. In fact, just a couple of hours ago, their attorneys slammed the grand jury process calling it broken, calling it unfair and the st. Louis county Prosecutors Office the decision to use this grand jury. The familys protests come after a night of violence. According to police, more than a dozen buildings burned, businesses looted. Well talk to someone who lost their entire business, totally burned, at least 61 people were arrested and more than 150 shots fired. Many of them aimed straight at police. The familys being questioned were about to play for you in this video. It shows browns mother, absolutely emotional, breaking down, after the news from the grand jury last night, then you see browns stepfather. He speaks up, he is clearly enraged. Ive been here my whole life i aint never had to go through nothing like this dont none yall know me, but i dont do nothing to nobody. Anybody say so, theyre a liar theyre a damn lia
Theres new evidence to consider as well, from grand jury documents, and what seems to like some like questionable forensic procedures after officer Darren Wilson shot and killed Michael Brown. All that and Michael Browns parents spoke out today, sitting down with legal analyst, sunny hostin, calling officer wilson a murderer. A lot to get to. First off, lets go to the ground. Jason carroll is in ferguson. Jason, i know its early, a lot of the trouble over the last few nights started much later than this. Whats the situation right now . Reporter right now, were in front of the Ferguson Police department, where weve spent so many nights, you can see members of the National Guard out here, in front. We havent seen any signs of st. Louis county pd that we saw out here last night, but these men and women are here, just in case. But not sure at this point if it will be necessary. Heres the reason why, john. You turn around here across the street, those are the only number of protesters that