Images of Ferguson confrontations resonate around U.S.

Name: Images of Ferguson confrontations resonate around U.S.
Uploaded: 2014-08-15T00:25:05Z
Duration: P311S
Description: A scene of chaos in Ferguson, Missouri, captured the nation’s attention when police officers unleashed a barrage of stun grenades and tear gas to dispel protests over the killing of an African-American teenager. Police said they used force when protesters started throwing rocks and firebombs. Judy Woodruff reports on the incident, and the pushback that followed.

Clip: 08/14/2014 | 5m 11s

A scene of chaos in Ferguson, Missouri, captured the nation’s attention when police officers unleashed a barrage of stun grenades and tear gas to dispel protests over the killing of an African-American teenager. Police said they used force when protesters started throwing rocks and firebombs. Judy Woodruff reports on the incident, and the pushback that followed.

Aired: 08/14/14

Rating: NR

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