Gantt Trial: Protest, Injury, and Accusations | St. Louis News

Elijah Gantt stands trial for allegedly causing a traumatic brain injury to Ferguson officer Travis Brown during a chaotic August 2024 protest marking the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death. Prosecutors present video evidence showing Gantt allegedly running into Brown, sending him crashing to the ground. Brown, still recovering and in a wheelchair, testified as the case unfolds. Defense argues the collision was accidental, occurring in the dark as Gantt tried to flee, and disputes responsibility for fence damage, claiming his actions were minimal compared to others. The trial, expected to last weeks, centers on Gantt’s role in both the officer’s injury and the protest’s unrest. 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/e7aa6b2e5b6f1cd0