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US Supreme Court declines to block Missouri execution despite potential innocence claim

JURIST

The US Supreme Court Tuesday declined to block the execution of Missouri inmate Leonard Taylor despite new evidence potentially proving a wrongful conviction. Last month, Taylor’s attorney filed a request under Missouri law for a hearing to consider new evidence which could prove a wrongful conviction.

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Missouri man pleads guilty to federal hate crime charges for 2019 anti-gay shooting

JURIST

A man from Kansas City, Missouri, Thursday pled guilty to committing a hate crime. US Attorney Teresa Moore of the Western District of Missouri commented: Violence against others, motivated by hatred of their sexual orientation, is unacceptable. Robinson met the teen, identified as M.S., During the interaction, M.S.

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Missouri Court: Mark McCloskey Pardoned But Still Guilty

JonathanTurley

I was highly skeptical of the charges brought by Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, who was later removed from the case due to ethical concerns. The Missouri Court of Appeals has now prevented that return of the weapons by denying a motion for replevin. He then sough the return of two firearms. Dep’t of Liquor Control (Mo.

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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. YouTube Screenshot.

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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

As a criminal defense attorney, I am highly skeptical that prosecutors could sustain such a charge but I accept that this is a matter of good-faith disagreement. Indeed, just two days before the trial, Recently, Missouri Rep. I believe it would ultimately collapse, if not at trial than on appeal.

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ABA Midyear Meeting 2019

LegalTalkNetwork

He is only the second attorney from his state to head the ABA. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and Judge Timothy L. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri Barbara Bavis – legal reference librarian at Law Library of Congress Judge Tim Brooks – Federal Judge of the U.S.