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2 Ferguson activists charged with attacking driver during I-70 shutdown

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CLAYTON • A prominent figure in the Ferguson protest movement posted bail late Wednesday afternoon and departed the St. Louis County Justice into the arms of cheering supporters who had just ended a brief demonstration on her behalf.

"It's beautiful," said Brittany Ferrell, accepting hugs from some of the 75 demonstrators who just moments before had locked arms before a small contingent of Clayton police officers positioned outside the South Central Avenue entrance to the jail.

Ferrell, 26, was freed after posting 10 percent of the $10,000 bail imposed after she was charged with felony property damage, trespass and peace disturbance.

The charges stem from what authorities said was an attack on a SUV driver who attempted to push past Ferrell and other demonstrators blocking Interstate 70 in Earth City on Monday afternoon.

Another activist, Alexis Templeton, 21, was charged with third-degree assault, trespassing on the interstate and peace disturbance. She was released earlier Wednesday afternoon.

Templeton and Ferrell both reside in St. Louis.

Ferrell said her two days spent in the county jail increased her resolve and "made me stronger."

The interstate shutdown was part of a day of protest action following the anniversary of the shooting of Michael Brown Jr. in Ferguson. Protesters lined up on both sides of the interstate just east of the Blanchette Bridge shortly after 5 p.m. Monday, bringing traffic to a standstill.

One driver who was forced to stop tried to move forward through the line of people, and the protesters tried to stop her SUV, according to court documents.

Templeton punched the driver through her open window, giving the woman a black eye, according to charges. Ferrell kicked the woman's vehicle, causing nearly $5,000 in damage, the charges say.

Mike, an activist from Rock Hill who declined to share his last name, was among the 60 demonstrators pulled off the highway and charged with interference.

The purpose of the Monday highway protest, he said, was to delay westbound rush hour motorists bound for St. Charles, a county he described as a destination for "white flight."

"I think we're getting the message across," said Mike.

There were no arrests Wednesday.

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so these 2 are not Ferguson residents.

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