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Ferguson reeling from the effects of grand jury decision

Season 2014 Episode 3290 | 6m 33s

The decision that Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson would not be charged by a grand jury for the shooting of unarmed black teen Michael Brown sparked riots and protests in Ferguson and major cities last night. Gwen Ifill reports on the reactions by protesters and law enforcement after the decision was announced.

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