Masood Farivar is a Senior Analyst in VOA’s South and Central Asia Division.
Many believe Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson and its aftermath have brought needed attention to problem of ballooning fees, fines from traffic stops and other minor violations
Criminal justice activists have long complained that in the United States, routine traffic violations can turn poor people into criminals. The inability to pay fines leads to more fines and penalties, often turning communities against law enforcement. In Ferguson, Missouri, the unrelated shooting death of an unarmed black man five years ago led the community and the police to reassess these practices, sparking a national conversation. Masood Farivar reports.
Five years ago, the town of Ferguson, Missouri, made international headlines when a local white officer shot and killed unarmed black teenager Michael Brown, triggering waves of riots. Masood Farivar recently visited to see what has changed in a town that has become a flashpoint for America's struggles with poverty and race.
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