Ferguson Police Chief: We May Prosecute Michael Brown’s Stepfather for Inciting Riots

‘We are pursuing those comments’

Chief Jackson: ‘Pursuing’ Investigation into Whether Brown’s Stepfather Incited Riot (CBS St. Louis)

Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson indicated that they are “pursuing” an investigation into whether comments made by Michael Brown’s stepfather the night Ferguson officer Darren Wilson was not indicted by a grand jury incited a riot.

Following the announcement of the grand jury’s decision Nov. 24, Louis Head was caught on camera yelling, “Burn this motherf***** down! Burn this bitch down!” Violent protests broke out following the decision, as dozens of buildings and businesses were looted and set fire.

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