Ferguson grand juror sues to remove gag order
In the suit, the juror contends that “the investigation of Wilson had a stronger focus on the victim (Brown) than in other cases presented to the grand jury.” The juror also states in the lawsuit that explanation of the law was made in a “muddled and untimely manner” compared with other cases that were presented to the grand jurors, who began their service in May.
“In Plaintiff’s view, the current information available about the grand jurors’ views is not entirely accurate — especially the implication that all grand jurors believed that there was no support for any charges,” according to the lawsuit. “Moreover, the public characterization of the grand jurors’ view of witnesses and evidence does not accord with Plaintiff’s own.”
Under Missouri law, it is a misdemeanor for grand jury members to disclose evidence or information about witnesses who appear before them.
I assume it won’t be long before a Missouri lawmaker tries to make it a felony.