Michael Brown Grand Jury Ruling: Officer Darren Wilson to Hold First Interview With ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos
ABC News interrupted its scheduled television programming Tuesday afternoon to offer a preview of reporter George Stephanopoulos' interview with Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson who breaks his silence about the shooting of unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown.
Stephanopoulos said he spent the afternoon at a secret location for about an hour to interview Wilson, reports ABC News.
Stephanopoulos told viewers he asked Wilson directly if he shot Brown in the back. Wilson said "no," claiming Brown reached into his patrol car and grabbed for his gun. It was at that moment Wilson said he feared for his life.
"He does not think he could have done anything differently," Stephanopoulos said. "He says he did what he was trained to do. He has a clean conscience over his actions that day."
Wilson said he is sorry for the loss of life and understands the grief of Brown's parents, according to Stephanopoulos.
The network confirmed in a statement that the full interview will air Tuesday, Nov. 25, on "World News Tonight" at 6:30 p.m. EST, and later "Nightline." It will air again on Wednesday, Nov. 26, on "Good Morning America."
The streets of Ferguson and cities nationwide have been filled with protest and raw emotion following the grand jury's Monday decision to not indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson in the August 9 shooting death of unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown.
As of noon on Tuesday, 61 people were arrested overnight for arsons, thefts, burglaries, property damage and other violent demonstrations in response to the verdict many see as unjust.
Missouri Attorney General Eric Holder issued a statement Monday night assuring the public that his department is investigating the matter further. "The federal inquiry has been independent of the local one from the start, and remains so now," he said. "We have avoided prejudging any of the evidence [and] ... we have resisted forming premature conclusions."
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