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August 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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On July 8, 2021, a jury in Minnesota state court found four activists guilty of aiding and abetting fourth degree criminal damage to property, a misdemeanor offense. Missouri v. “Valve Turner” Defendants Convicted of Aiding and Abetting Criminal Damage to Property. Biden , No. 4:21-cv-00287 (E.D.

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Missouri Governor Mike Parson pardons gun-wielding lawyer couple

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Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced on Tuesday that he pardoned Mark and Patricia McCloskey, a couple who gained notoriety for pointing guns at peaceful protestors as they marched past their luxury home in St. The McCloskeys, both personal injury attorneys, originally faced felony firearm charges before pleading guilty.