Throughout the weeks of sustained protests that have gripped St. Louis since former police officer Jason Stockley was found not guilty of murder, state Representative Bruce Franks (D-St. Louis) has been an indefatigable leader on the front lines, leading chants, instructing the crowd on protest actions and negotiating peaceful resolutions with officers during particularly tense moments.
Today, though, he looks a little tired.
It is 3 p.m. at the Justice Center in downtown St. Louis.…