Ferguson Officer Travis Brown Shows Recovery Signs

Officer Travis Brown of Ferguson, Missouri, is showing signs of progress after suffering a severe brain injury during protests marking the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death. Following an incident where Brown was charged by a protester, identified as Elijah Gantt, and knocked to the ground, he has undergone multiple surgeries and is currently recovering. The community has rallied support through a GoFundMe campaign, raising over $78,000 for his medical expenses. Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle emphasized that Officer Brown was not at fault for the injury, stating that bodycam footage reveals he was attempting to apprehend the suspect when the incident occurred. Prosecutors have charged Gantt with multiple counts, including first-degree assault. Calls for accountability highlight the ongoing tensions surrounding protests in Ferguson, balancing the right to protest with the need for public safety.