Biography
Joshua Williams became known as a young organizer and participant in protests following the 2014 police killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. He later faced charges related to property destruction during protests in the St. Louis area.
Williams was sentenced to eight years in prison for arson and burglary connected to protest activity in late 2014. His case drew significant attention due to his age and the severity of the sentence imposed.
Joshua Williams was an 18 year old protestor in Ferguson MI who participated in the mass protests after the killing of Michael Brown Jr. Joshua was accused of stealing a bag of chips and lighting a gas station trash can on fire. Josh plead guilty and was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Case
Norfolk County Jail
