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Missouri Governor Declares State of Emergency To Prep For Ferguson Hearing

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Shoko Oda |
November 17, 2014 | 12:42 p.m. PST

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Missouri governor Jay Nixon is prepared for civil unrest as the public anticipate grand jury decisions. / @TelegraphHerald via Twitter
Missouri governor Jay Nixon is prepared for civil unrest as the public anticipate grand jury decisions. / @TelegraphHerald via Twitter
Governor Nixon's declaration of state of emergency was in advance of the anticipated grand jury decision concerning the death of Michael Brown at the hands of police officer Darren Wilson. 

SEE ALSO: Missouri governor activates National Guard

According to Nixon, the activated National Guard will assist state and local police authority in the event that unrest breaks out as the grand jury decisions are announced.

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