Missouri protests erupt over verdict in ex-cop’s murder trial

Mackenzie Samet

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Sep 18, 2017

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Protesters hold a rally outside police headquarters in St. Louis

Protesters stage a “die-in” during a peaceful rally outside St. Louis police headquarters after the not guilty verdict in the murder trial of Jason Stockley, a white ex-officer accused of murder for shooting a black motorist in 2011. REUTERS

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People continue to protest after the not guilty verdict in the murder trial of Jason Stockley in St. Louis

People continue to protest after the not guilty verdict in the murder trial of Jason Stockley, a former St. Louis police officer charged with the 2011 shooting of Anthony Lamar… REUTERS

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Protests Erupt Over Not Guilty Verdict In Police Officer’s Jason Stockley Trial Over Shooting Death Of Anthony Lamar Smith

Protesters burn a St. Louis Cardinals jacket as they march through the streets. Getty Images

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Nick Cannon joins demonstrators protesting the acquittal of former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley. Getty Images

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People react after the verdict in the murder trial of Jason Stockley a former St. Louis police officer in St. Louis

A person protests after the not guilty verdict in the murder trial of Jason Stockley, a former St. Louis police officer, charged with the 2011 shooting of Anthony Lamar Smith,… REUTERS

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Police in riot gear and a protester stand near a burned U.S. flag in St. Louis

Police in riot gear and a protester stand near a burned US flag. REUTERS

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Protesters react after getting pepper sprayed by St. Louis Police Department officers after the not guilty verdict in the murder trial of Jason Stockley in St. Louis

Protesters react after getting pepper sprayed by St. Louis police. REUTERS

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A man gestures at police in riot gear while protesters demonstrate in the streets. Getty Images

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ST LOUIS, MO – SEPTEMBER 17: Demonstrators protesting the acquittal of former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley march on September 17, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri.This is the third… Getty Images

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A woman raises her fist as she approaches a line of police officers in riot gear. Getty Images

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Demonstrators march through the West County Mall in Des Peres, Mo., a St. Louis suburb. Getty Images

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ST. LOUIS, MO – SEPTEMBER 15: (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains profanity.) A man holds a sign during a protest action following a not guilty verdict on September 15, 2017 in… Getty Images

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Protesters shield themselves from pepper spray by police in riot gear during a protest after a not guilty verdict in the murder trial of former St. Louis police officer Jason… REUTERS

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A woman reacts as she is pushed by police in riot gear during a protest after a not guilty verdict in the murder trial of former St. Louis police officer… REUTERS

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Demonstrators hold up an confederate flag as they continue to protest after the not guilty verdict in the murder trial of Jason Stockley

Demonstrators hold up a Confederate flag as they continue to protest. REUTERS

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A sign is displayed outside the Mel Carnahan Courthouse during a protest. Getty Images

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Police officers detain a demonstrator as protesters continue to march after the not guilty verdict in the murder trial of Jason Stockley in St. Louis

Police detain a demonstrator as protesters continue to march. REUTERS

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A protester confronts police during the second night of demonstrations after a not guilty verdict in the murder trial of former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley in St. Louis

A protester confront police during the second night of demonstrations after a not guilty verdict in the murder trial of former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley, charged with the… REUTERS

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Police, ordering the last remaining protesters on the street to get on the ground, spray a chemical agent at those not complying in St. Louis

Police officers, ordering the last remaining protesters on the street to get on the ground, spray a chemical agent at those not complying. REUTERS

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A man prepares to clean glass from a business window after it was destroyed by demonstrators protesting the day after the not guilty verdict in the murder trial of Jason Stockley in St. Louis

A man prepares to clean glass from a business window after it was destroyed. REUTERS

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ST LOUIS, MO – SEPTEMBER 16: Demonstrators protesting the acquittal of former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley march through University City neighborhood on September 16, 2017 in St. Louis,… Getty Images

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ST LOUIS, MO – SEPTEMBER 16: Demonstrators confront police while protesting the acquittal of former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley on September 16, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri. Dozens… Getty Images

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