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People in the News

Thursday, August 7, 2025

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Thursday, August 7, 2025

Captain Ron Johnson: “I am you, I will protect your right to protest.”

Capt. Ron Johnson of the Missouri State Highway Patrol walks with protesters on Wed. night according to photo shared via Twitter by @JamilSmith
Capt. Ron Johnson of the Missouri State Highway Patrol walks with protesters on Wed. night according to photo shared via Twitter by @JamilSmith

Capt. Ron Johnson from the Mo. Highway Patrol during comments at the Memorial Service for Mike Brown assured the audience he is dedicated to helping them and protecting them.

“‘I am you. I will protect you, I will protect your right to protest.”

Watch the memorial service live here: http://on.ksdk.com/IskTj1