Shooting victim's parents sue Ferguson city

The parents of Michael Brown have filed a wrongful-death claim against the city of Ferguson, Missouri over the fatal shooting of their son by a white police officer, a confrontation that sparked a protest movement across the US.

Lawyer for Mr Brown’s parents, Lesley McSpadden and Michael Brown Sr, filed the complaint at the St Louis County Courthouse and called a news conference to announce the case, which had been expected for months.