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Parents, Ferguson settle wrongful death suit over Michael Brown

Senior District Judge E. Richard Webber sealed the settlement amount from public view, but describes it as “fair and reasonable compensation for this wrongful death claim and is in the best interests of each plaintiff."

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Shots fired at Ferguson protest brought on by newly released video (VIDEO)

The newly released video has drawn more controversy to the 2014 shooting of the 18-year-old, sparking renewed protests in Ferguson and demand for reform.

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Shots fired after Ferguson protester struck by car

The driver said she was distracted by the protesters on the side of the road and didn’t see the one in the middle of the street until it was too late.

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Car riddled with bullets after driver accidentally hits Ferguson protester (VIDEO)

The driver intended to stop after the accident, but changed her mind after her car was shot up and drove to a nearby gas station to call for help instead.

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Ferguson rejects civil rights reforms, DOJ sues

More than a year after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, the Department of Justice says the city needs major reforms to its police and court systems.

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Comey: Increased police scrutiny cause of rise in crime

FBI Director James Comey attributed the rise in violent crime some major cities suffer to less aggressive policing – a direct result of increased scrutiny, he said.

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DOJ announces $24 million for police body cameras

The Justice Department announced it has awarded $23.2 million in an attempt to expand body camera programs across the country.

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Police: Oath Keepers presence in Ferguson ‘unnecessary and inflammatory’ (VIDEO)

The controversial right-wing “patriot” group that calls itself the Oath Keepers put both protestors and police on edge while visiting a protest in Ferguson.

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