St Louis police investigate Michael Brown's stepfather

[Karee 4,190]

US police are investigating the stepfather of black shooting victim Michael Brown for inciting illegal activity during protests in Ferguson.

Video of Louis Head shows him yelling "Burn this [place] down!" before last week's riots over perceived racial injustice in the Missouri town.

He spoke as a grand jury announced no charges for a white police officer who shot and killed the unarmed teenager.

The incident sparked a nationwide dialogue about race relations.

St Louis County Police spokesman Brian Schellman told US media on Tuesday authorities want to talk to Mr Head about his comments amid a larger investigation into arson and looting during the Ferguson protests.

Twelve commercial buildings were destroyed by fire that night, after the jury's decision was announced.

Family attorney Benjamin Crump has called Mr Head's recorded comments "raw emotion".

The officer who shot Brown in Ferguson, Darren Wilson, resigned from the force over the weekend.

The policeman said he had feared for his life, but Brown's supporters said the teenager was attempting to surrender when he was shot.

Some witnesses said the 18-year-old, who was unarmed, had his hands up.

The investigation into Mr Head comes one day after President Barack Obama requested $263m (£167m) to improve police training, pay for body cameras and restore trust in policing.

"This is not a problem just of Ferguson, Missouri. This is a national problem, Mr Obama said. "But it's a solvable problem."

Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-30302729

I hope they charge him.

[Operator 1,927]

I'd be surprised if they did, it might spark some public outrage.

[Karee 4,190]

I'd be surprised if they did, it might spark some public outrage.

Yeah I guess that's what it's all about. Screw the law.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

They need to charge him. He didn't help the situation.

[Teddy B 17,252]

Yes, he should be charged.

Not sure why they refer to Louis Head as Brown's "stepfather", according to police reports he isn't married to Brown's mother.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Marriage does not make a step parent.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

He's an impressive character intent to prove that if you tell a lie often enough it become truth.

[Teddy B 17,252]

Marriage does not make a step parent.

By definition it does and for legal purposes it does as well.

step·par·entnoun \ˈstep-ˌper-ənt\

: someone that your mother or father marries after the marriage to or relationship with your other parent has ended

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepparent

Step Parent Law & Legal Definition

A step parent refers to a person who has married one’s parent after the death or divorce of the other parent. A spouse of the parent becomes a step parent to the child when the child is not biologically related to the person.

http://definitions.uslegal.com/s/step-parent/

[decocker 7,198]

anyway, rumor has it that michael brown's dad is a lower level mason. guess now he's taking step dad out too. yep.

[Karee 4,190]

By definition it does and for legal purposes it does as well.

I think what she meant is if your mom marries some idiot, that doesn't automatically make him a father.

anyway, rumor has it that michael brown's dad is a lower level mason. guess now he's taking step dad out too. yep.

He's a lower level something. Not sure about the Mason thing.

[decocker 7,198]

He's a lower level something. Not sure about the Mason thing.

seriously, apparently travon's dad paved the way. sacrifices and deals with al sharpton. youtube holds all the secrets.

[Teddy B 17,252]

I think what she meant is if your mom marries some idiot, that doesn't automatically make him a father.

Idiot or not, if your Mom marries another man after her marriage to your biological father, that man is by law your stepfather.

The "news" storied keep referring to Head as Brown's "stepfather", when in fact he is not.

Edited December 3, 2014 by Teddy B

[LibCampFireClub 635]

He's a lower level something. Not sure about the Mason thing.

Mason jar maybe?

[decocker 7,198]

Mason jar maybe?

you probably shouldn't post selfies here exexpat, this isn't tinder.

[LibCampFireClub 635]

you probably shouldn't post selfies here exexpat, this isn't tinder.

Hey, lighten up on Abby Normal's brain.