VIDEO: Parents of Slain Teen Michael Brown Speak Out on CBS THIS MORNING

By: Nov. 26, 2014
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Michael Brown, Sr. and Lesley McSpadden, parents of slain teenager Michael Brown, along with their attorney Benjamin Crump, discussed the grand jury's decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson and their feelings on his testimony, in an interview that was broadcast today, Nov. 26, 2014 on CBS THIS MORNING (7:00-9:00 AM) on the CBS Television Network.

"I don't believe a word of it," said McSpadden, regarding Wilson's testimony. "I know my son far too well to-he would never do anything like that. He would never provoke anyone to do anything to him and he wouldn't do anything to anybody. I don't believe a word of it."

Brown's parents said that they're still waiting to be contacted by Ferguson officials, who they say have not extended their condolences since their son's passing. "Ferguson has never come to me and even gave a condolence to me," said McSpadden. Her husband added, "We've been disrespected all the way around."

A partial transcript of the interview is below.

CHARLIE ROSE: We now want to hear from the Brown family. Michael Brown's parents, Lesley McSpadden and Michael Brown, Sr., are with us along with their attorney, Benjamin Crump. Welcome this morning. We thank you for coming, and our condolences again.

MICHAEL BROWN, SR.: Thank you.

ROSE: All that's taken place, what do you hope happens now? What do you want to see happen now?

BROWN: Change. That's all we're asking for. We actually don't accept our son is gone, but we're dealing with it. There are other families that went through the same situation, and we all just want change all over.

GAYLE KING: You know, the officer has spoken now for the first time and he's giving his version, and I'd like to know your reaction. He says your son threw the first punch. Your son did not have his arms up. That your son was approaching him, that he was in fear of his life. Lesley, what do you say to what Officer Wilson is saying today?

LESLEY McSPADDEN: I don't believe a word of it. I know my son far too well to-he would never do anything like that. He would never provoke anyone to do anything to him and he wouldn't do anything to anybody. I don't believe a word of it.

Watch the appearance below:



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