‘He Was My First Born’: CNN Interviews Tearful Parents of Michael Brown

Michael Brown’s Parents Give Powerful, Tearful First Interview to CNN (Mediaite)

The parents of slain 18-year-old Michael Brownspoke out tonight on CNN. As she spoke with Don Lemon, Brown’s mother Lesley McSpaddenbroke down crying on camera as she mourned the tragic loss of her son. She talked about how her son was going off to college and now her family has been robbed of seeing that progression of his life. Brown was fatally shot by police this past weekend in Ferguson, Missouri.

She said, “Just because my son is a 6’4″ male black walking down the city street does not meet he meets the profile for anything other than just walking down the street.”

As Lemon spoke with her, McSpadden broke down crying. She quickly composed herself and said, “I’m gonna be okay, but right now I’m not.”