Is the arc of justice becoming apparent in Ferguson, Missouri?
Apparently the effects of the Department of Justice report on Ferguson are starting to be felt, as the
Ferguson so-called "justice system" gets a shake-up.
FERGUSON—The Missouri Supreme Court announced Monday that it will take the "extraordinary action" of reassigning all Ferguson municipal court cases to the circuit court, starting next week.
In a press release, the court announced the move was intended "to help restore public trust and confidence in the Ferguson municipal court division."
Ferguson municipal judge Ronald J. Brockmeyer resigned his position this afternoon, a spokesman at his law office said. He will continue his other municipal court positions as prosecutor in Dellwood, Vinita Park and Florissant, and judge in Breckenridge Hills.
As indicated above, Brockmeyer is the gentleman holding down
several jobs in the area—and who, in his busyness, appears to have forgotten to
pay his $170,000+ IRS bill.
May this be the first of many "extraordinary" actions.