Like the rest of the country, the biggest stars in the sports world were riveted by the news coming from Ferguson, Mo., on Monday night. Like many of their fellow citizens, some were shocked and saddened when it was announced that police officer Darren Wilson would not be indicted in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Mike Brown. LeBron James shared his thoughts on the news from Ferguson, posting a poignant illustration linking Brown with Trayvon Martin. As a society how do we do better and stop things like this happening time after time!! I’m so sorry to these families. Violence is not the answer people. Retaliation isn’t …
Like the rest of the country, the biggest stars in the sports world were riveted by the news coming from Ferguson, Mo., on Monday night. Like many of their fellow citizens, some were shocked and saddened when it was announced that police officer Darren Wilson would not be indicted in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Mike Brown.
LeBron James shared his thoughts on the news from Ferguson, posting a poignant illustration linking Brown with Trayvon Martin.
Magic Johnson, Serena Williams were among the other athletes who shared feelings of disappointment, sadness, concern or anger following St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch’s announcement that no indictment was coming.
I am very disappointed with decision in the Mike Brown case in Ferguson, MO.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 25, 2014
My thoughts & prayers are with the Brown family and the people of Ferguson.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 25, 2014
We must work together to stop the unnecessary loss of young men of color. Justice was not served in Ferguson.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 25, 2014
Wow. Just wow. Shameful. What will it take???
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) November 25, 2014
Man. I’m not sure what to feel… Anger, sadness, hopelessness, sure… but most of all disappointment… smh #RIPMikeBrown
— Jonathan A. Martin (@J_Martin71) November 25, 2014
It’s not designed for us…
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) November 25, 2014
In all seriousness, everyone stay safe and peaceful tonight #STLTogether
— Ian Cole (@ICole28) November 25, 2014
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Brown Family…. My heart is so heavy…. #ourkidsmatter #RIPMikeBrown
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) November 25, 2014
I understand people being upset but use it positively to help each other. Will never understand destroying the place u call home.
— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (@StenhouseJr) November 25, 2014
I don’t want Officer Wilson to get the death penalty or nothing but it could’ve at least went to trail… http://t.co/HaOrttZR0K
— David Clowney IV (@DavidClowney) November 25, 2014
The GRAND JURY DECIDED NOT TO INDICT ME TOO! But that changed a week LATER! MAYBE,BUT NOT LIKELY N THIS CASE #PUTyourTrustNGODnotINtheWORLD!
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) November 25, 2014
The justice system reminds us over and over how much they think our lives are worth smh
— Devon Still (@Dev_Still71) November 25, 2014
Back to square one.
— DeAndre Yedlin (@yedlinny) November 25, 2014
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LeBron James Among Athletes Sharing Sadness, Concern, Anger After Ferguson Decision
