John Oliver blasts local authorities over handling of civil unrest in Ferguson, Missouri

By Alexandra Back
Updated August 20 2014 - 5:18pm, first published 4:55pm
British comedian John Oliver has lambasted the police response to African American protesters in Ferguson, Missouri on his show 'Last Week Tonight'. Photo: Last Week Tonight
British comedian John Oliver has lambasted the police response to African American protesters in Ferguson, Missouri on his show 'Last Week Tonight'. Photo: Last Week Tonight