A Group Of Ferguson Protesters Releases List Of Demands, Calls For National ‘Walk Out’ | St. Louis Public Radio

24.8.14

A Group Of Ferguson Protesters Releases List Of Demands, Calls For National ‘Walk Out’ | St. Louis Public Radio



Taurean Russell of St. Louis said this is the first time the group has issued an official statement.

“We are the core, and we’re mostly youth. We have demands, counter demands. Actions if demands are not met,” Russell said.

The list includes:

1. A
   swift and impartial investigation by the Department of Justice into the
   Mike Brown shooting, and expanded DOJ investigation into civil rights
   violations across North St. Louis County.
2. The immediate arrest of Officer Darren Wilson
3. County prosecutor Bob McCulloch to stand down and allow special prosecutor to be appointed.
4. The firing of Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson.
5. Accountability
   for police practices and policies, including effective civilian review
   of shootings and allegations of misconduct.
6. The immediate de-escalation of militarized policing of protestors to protect constitutional rights.
7. The immediate release of individuals who have been arrested while attending a protest.

If
demands are not met, Russell said his group would continue to protest.
If Officer Wilson is not indicted, Russell says protestors will turn to
boycotts and other walk outs.