Lesley McSpadden, the mother of slain teen Michael Brown is being investigated for allegedly leading a group of 20 to 30 people to attack vendors selling clothing commemorating her son. She could face charges for felony armed robbery.
Accusers say the incident took place on Oct. 18 when McSpadden saw a group in a Ferguson, Missouri parking lot selling t-shirts honoring Brown. The police reports state that several people “jumped out of vehicles and rushed” the group of sellers. The attackers allegedly began beating people with objects. One victim was reportedly hit with a pipe while another had injuries so severe from the attack that s/he was hospitalized.
Brown’s paternal grandmother, Pearlie Gordon, is one of the accusers. She said that before someone in the group struck her repeatedly in the head, she had an argument with McSpadden. Gordon, 54, told police that McSpadden said “You can’t sell this shit.” Gordon then told McSpadden that unless she received proof that Brown’s name is patented, she would continue selling the items.
The police report claims that McSpadden also brought her mother to the scene to engage in the assault. The victims claim that the aggressors stole over $1500 worth of products and $400 in cash.
If law enforcement suspects McSpadden is responsible for the claims, she could face felony armed robbery charges amid news that a jury may or may not convict Officer Darren Wilson of killing her son.