The Ferguson Police Department on Friday released a video that allegedly shows Michael Brown robbing a convenience store. Critics lashed out at police, saying that the footage's release was an attempt to disparage Brown's character.
CNN revealed on Saturday that the Department of Justice found out about the video earlier this week and asked police not to make it public. According to CNN, the DOJ was worried that the footage would spark more violence in Ferguson.
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Ferguson Police Released Robbery Video Despite DOJ Concerns
Eric Holder warned the Ferguson Chief of Police what would likely happen by releasing the video. The Chief is an idiot.