The Controversial Case Of Wilson V. Brown

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This is a controversial case were we see how this case have two sides of the story between the law and the civilians. Referring to the Supreme Court they say the Officer Wilson did act properly as protecting himself and he did not break the law by using deadly force. But it is hard to have the right opinion because the other side of the story expressed that Brown did not refuse for the arrest or try to attack the officer, as the witness expressed what really happen at that moment. Officer Wilson reacts as to protect himself of avoiding being hurt; it is really hard to know what really happen, because of the many declarations from the witnesses expressed and the Officer Wilson. I believed that if the statement of Officer Wilson was correct his

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