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Missouri Court: Mark McCloskey Pardoned But Still Guilty

JonathanTurley

Mark McCloskey later pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors to end the case, but was then granted a pardon. The Missouri Court of Appeals has now prevented that return of the weapons by denying a motion for replevin. As such, the state law on the seizure of the weapons stands. He then sough the return of two firearms.

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“Like A Needle Pulling A Thread”: Kim Gardner Kicked Off McCloskey Case

JonathanTurley

I have been skeptical in the past of the charges brought against Mark and Patricia McCloskey by Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner given the countervailing rights of gun possession and home protection in Missouri. The entire case seems to be now equal measures of law and politics. Republican Missouri Gov.

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“The First Amendment Does Not Apply”: A Response To The Letter Of Scholars In Rejecting Trump Arguments Under The First Amendment

JonathanTurley

Since there is not even a requirement that a high crime and misdemeanor be an actual crime, few argue that there is a categorical bar on the use of speech for the basis of impeachment under the First Amendment. Indeed, just two days before the trial, Recently, Missouri Rep.

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