Negotiations of Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson’s resignation from the police force are in its final stages. Wilson, who shot and killed Michael Brown on August 9, maintains he hasn’t done anything wrong, but would resign as a way to help ease pressure and protect his fellow officers.
Due to the uncertainty of the grand jury’s indictment decision, he could change his mind about turning in his police badge. The 28 year old cop has expressed concerned about resigning, for fear it would appear he was admitting fault.
Wilson could announce as soon as Friday his plans to resign, the same day a St. Louis County grand jury meets to deliberate and possibly decide on an indictment. The public would know as early as Sunday.
The delay is due to the prosecutor’s plan to give law enforcement a 48-hours heads-up of the decision, to prepare for possible violent protests.
Currently, Wilson, a six year police veteran, is on a paid administrative leave.