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Michael Brown shooting case: Celebrities react to Ferguson decision on Twitter

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The verdict on the shooting of Michael Brown has elicited strong reactions on the streets and online
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The non-indictment of police officer Darren Wilson, by the grand jury which was investigating the fatal shooting of an unarmed teenager Michael Brown, has left most of the United States outraged. As expected, the streets of Ferguson exploded into protests, and parts of it spiralled into chaos, with shops, and businesses being burnt down and looted. Gunshots have been fired at the police, and multiple county police cars has been vandalised and set on fire. The police, reportedly, have replied with teargas shells and pepper spray to keep protestors at bay.

People have also taken to social media to express their opinion- mostly angst and disappointment- over the verdict. Twitter statistics say that over the past few hours ' #FergusonDecision' has been the most trending topic worldwide. Some prominent personalities, too, have opined on Twitter about today's events.

R&B singer singer Pharell Williams expressed his disappointment at the verdict and urged everyone to maintain peace.

 Veteran actor Charlie Sheen was more vocal, referring to Darren Wilson as a "murderer".

Actress and activist Mia Farrow mocked the police reaction to the protests and urged the US President to visit Ferguson in a series of tweets.

Pop singer Katy Perry, who is touring Australia currently, said on Twitter that she is praying for an "equal America".

Former NBA superstar Magic Johnson said in a series of tweets that he was disappointed with the verdict, asserting that "Justice was not served".

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