The St. Louis Post Dispatch is reporting some bombshell, narrative-changing new details from the official autopsy of Michael Brown:
Official autopsy shows Michael Brown had close-range wound to his hand, marijuana in system
The official autopsy on Michael Brown shows that he was shot in the hand at close range, according to an analysis of the findings by two experts not involved directly in the case.
The accompanying toxicology report shows he had been using marijuana.
Those documents, prepared by the St. Louis County medical examiner and obtained by the Post-Dispatch, provide the most detailed description to date of the wounds Brown sustained in a confrontation Aug. 9 with Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson.
A source with knowledge of Wilson’s statements said the officer had told investigators that Brown had struggled for Wilson’s pistol inside a police SUV and that Wilson had fired the gun twice, hitting Brown once in the hand. Later, Wilson fired additional shots that killed Brown and ignited a national controversy.
But, who leaked the autopsy? The Washington Post’s Wesley Lowery writes:
https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/524898642583650304
https://twitter.com/WesleyLowery/status/524899090073923584
But Lowery’s theory isn’t anything new. Former St. Louis police chief Tim Fitch said this two days ago:
Former Ferguson Police Chief: Feds Trying to let community down easy « CBS St. Louis http://t.co/6AuIapkyT6
— TheLastRefuge (@TheLastRefuge2) October 20, 2014
However, these new details aren’t changing many minds of those who want to see Darren Wilson indicted:
#ArrestDarrenWilson: Who had control of the body, vehicle, cop's clothes & equipment? No initial use of force report = Tampering. #Ferguson
— Dante Boykin (@DanteB4u) October 22, 2014
How does the newspaper COPYRIGHT a public document (i.e. leaked autopsy)? Something ain't right. #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/CBlb5KCgRm
— deray (@deray) October 22, 2014
It is easier to fabricate a lie than to tell the truth #Ferguson #arrestDarrenWilson
— ProfB (@AntheaButler) October 22, 2014
@stltoday marijuana makes people relax but it makes black people rage and deserve to be shot dead by police.. got it
— Audrey (@tjs004t) October 22, 2014
Look! #DarrenWilson felt his authority was disrespected by MB. He drove off thought about it, came back to kill. Case solved #Ferguson
— Mrs B (@HelloBlkQueen) October 22, 2014
https://twitter.com/only_sumtimes/status/524906077717286912
As long as people accept the argument that black folk are inherently terrifying they will always be able to kill us with impunity. #Ferguson
— Machete Hermeneutics (@WilGafney) October 22, 2014
https://twitter.com/DrLMPonte/status/524902488001241088
https://twitter.com/DrLMPonte/status/524905088037711872
More to come, we’re sure.
Related:
Full Twitchy coverage of Ferguson, Mo. here.
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