Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officer During Ferguson Anniversary Protest
Elijah Gantt pleaded guilty to felony charges of second-degree assault and resisting arrest for severely injuring Ferguson Police Officer Travis Brown during a protest on the 10-year anniversary of Michael Brown's death in August 2024. The incident occurred outside the…
St. Louis, MO, July 23, 2026 —
Elijah Gantt has pleaded guilty to felony charges in connection with an incident that severely injured a Ferguson police officer during a protest marking the 10-year anniversary of Michael Brown’s death. Gantt entered his plea to charges of second-degree assault and resisting arrest.
The incident occurred in August 2024 outside the Ferguson Police Department. Officer Travis Brown sustained a traumatic brain injury as a result of the encounter. Gantt’s sentencing is scheduled for November 20th.
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