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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-08 14:25 CST
updated: 2026-11-08 14:25 CST
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# Josh Williams released from prison after nearly 12 years

Ferguson activist Joshua Williams has been released from prison after nearly 12 years, in connection with a fire at a Berkeley QuikTrip.

Section: [Public Safety](/st-louis/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Joshua Williams](/st-louis/wiki/joshua-williams.md)

## Coverage

- [St. Louis American](https://www.stlamerican.com/news/ferguson-activist-josh-williams-released-from-prison-nearly-12-years-after-arrest/), 2026-11-08 14:25 CST: Ferguson activist Josh Williams released from prison nearly 12 years after arrest

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