FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — The mayor of Ferguson, Missouri, says police Officer Darren Wilson will not receive a severance package as part of his resignation from the police force.
Mayor James Knowles said Sunday that the St. Louis suburb and Wilson have severed their ties and that Wilson won’t receive any further pay or benefits following his resignation Saturday.
Wilson’s lawyer says Wilson resigned because threats had been made against other officers and the department because of his continued employment.
A grand jury on Monday decided not to indict Wilson for killing 18-year-old Michael Brown during an August confrontation, sparking widespread demonstrations.
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Ran out on a rail.
Well, there’s always Facebook and CrowdSource.
It was always about dangling his resignation as a means of ensuring that the grand jury wouldn’t indict. He confirmed his resignation as soon as he had the guarantee that he’d walk. Total kabuki.
Related: I’m convinced that everybody in the Ferguson Dept knew that Wilson was a loose cannon, easily intimidated, prone to over-reaction, and that when he cut loose on Mike Brown, Dept brass immediately went into the “oh shit, that weenie asshole Wilson lost it. Circle the wagons, wait for the protests to blow over, and then get rid of the punk.” Consistent with conduct, facts, aftermath, and cop-think.
Why don’t we ever see any reference to this when Wilson’s leaving the Ferguson PD is mentioned?
http://gotnews.com/exclusive-abc-paid-mid-high-six-figures-darrenwilson-interview/
Or this:
http://www.bustle.com/articles/51447-how-much-money-has-darren-wilson-made-despite-his-resignation-the-ex-officers-finances-are-probably-in
Nothing to see here, move along…