More than 50 people arrested in Ferguson, Missouri protests: Police
16 Oct 2014 5:29 AM IST
Organizers of the four-day Ferguson October protests dubbed the day ‘Moral Monday’ and committed acts of civil disobedience across the St. Louis region. In addition to the initial march on Ferguson police headquarters, protesters blocked the entrance to a major employer, held a loud rally inside St. Louis City Hall, disrupted business at a Ferguson shopping center and a Wal-Mart, and tried to crash a private Democratic Party fundraiser.
On Monday night, protesters announced plans to picket a second Wal-Mart in the St. Louis suburbs.All told, more than 50 people were arrested, including scholar and civil rights activist Cornel West. West was among 42 people arrested for disturbing the peace at the Ferguson police station. Some protesters used a bullhorn to read the names of people killed by police nationwide. Christian, Jewish and Muslim clergy members led a prayer service before marching to the station.
On Monday night, protesters announced plans to picket a second Wal-Mart in the St. Louis suburbs.All told, more than 50 people were arrested, including scholar and civil rights activist Cornel West. West was among 42 people arrested for disturbing the peace at the Ferguson police station. Some protesters used a bullhorn to read the names of people killed by police nationwide. Christian, Jewish and Muslim clergy members led a prayer service before marching to the station.
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