Department Of Justice To Recommend 'No Charges' Against Ferguson Police Officer

According to the New York Times, the Department of Justice has apparently concluded it's investigation into civil rights charges against Darren Wilson, the police officer who shot and killed Ferguson, Missouri teen Michael Brown. Reports say no charges will be will filed against the officer.

The investigation by the F.B.I., which is complete, found no evidence to support civil rights charges against the officer, Darren Wilson, the officials said.

A broader civil rights investigation into allegations of discriminatory traffic stops and excessive force by the Ferguson Police Department remains open, however. That investigation could lead to significant changes at the department, which is overwhelmingly white despite serving a city that is mostly black.

The state authorities concluded their investigation into Mr. Brown’s death in November and similarly recommended no charges.

There is a high legal bar for bringing federal civil rights charges, and federal investigators had for months signaled that they were unlikely to do so. The Justice Department plans to release a report explaining its decision, though it is not clear when.