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White cop acquitted in death of a black man, violent protests ensue

By Aaron Colen | 15 Sep 2017

Violent protests have broken out in St. Louis, Missouri, after former police officer Jason Stockley was found not guilty of murdering Anthony Smith in 2011 after a high-speed chase following a suspected drug deal.

• Four officers have been injured and one police car has been vandalized.
• Protestors have been pepper sprayed for attempting to block police travel.
• Police blocked protestors from getting on a major highway, so they marched to police headquarters.
• Local businesses closed and sent employees home early due to the protests.

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