Gantt Pleads Guilty in Ferguson Protest Assault | St. Louis News

A 30-year-old protester, Elijah Gantt, just pleaded guilty to assaulting a Ferguson police officer during a 2024 protest marking the 10-year anniversary of Michael Brown’s death — a moment that reignited tensions. Gantt admitted to felony second-degree assault and resisting arrest after allegedly knocking Officer Travis Brown to the ground, causing a severe brain injury. In exchange for his guilty plea, other charges like property damage and attempted escape were dropped. Prosecutors are seeking the maximum 19-year sentence, with sentencing set for November 20. Officer Brown’s recovery remains uncertain, underscoring the real risks faced by law enforcement during high-stakes demonstrations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69df51de4f025541