Black Lives Matter Protesters Cited for Trespassing After McCloskey Confrontation

Amy Furr 12 Sep 2020

Several Black Lives Matter protesters were recently given citations for trespassing at Mark and Patricia McCloskey’s home on June 28 in St. Louis, Missouri.

“The office of City Counselor Julian Bush told Fox News in an email that the citations were mailed to the nine people but that Bush has ‘not yet determined whether to file charges,’” Fox News reported.
Those issued citations could face up to $500 in fines and up to 90 days in jail, but Bush said it was rare for individuals to receive those penalties for a municipal ordinance violation, according to the outlet................

“What you saw happen to us could just as easily happen to any of you who are watching from quiet neighborhoods around our country, and that’s what we want to speak to you about tonight,” ............“Not a single person in the out-of-control mob you saw at our house was charged with a crime. But you know who was? We were,” ..........“They’ve actually charged us with a felony for daring to defend our home,”............“Well, the truth of the matter is this is nothing more than a political prosecution brought by St. Louis prosecutor Kim Gardner,” he explained, adding, “The right to self-defense is deeply rooted in our Constitution.”..........To Read More....

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Missouri AG Files To Dismiss Charges Against McCloskeys: ‘I Won’t Stand By While Missouri Law Is Being Ignored’

By Hank Berrien Jul 20, 2020

On Monday, following the news that St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, the city’s top prosecutor, announced that Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the couple who pointed guns at a crowd in front of their home, would be charged with felony unlawful use of a weapon, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a brief that would dismiss the charges. The brief stated that Schmitt “respectfully requests that the Court dismiss this case at the earlier possible opportunity.”

“The right to keep and bear arms is given the highest level of protection in our constitution and our laws, including the Castle Doctrine, which provides broad rights to Missourians who are protecting their property and lives from those who wish to do them harm,” Schmitt told Fox News, adding, “Despite this, Circuit Attorney Gardner filed suit against the McCloskeys, who, according to published reports, were defending their property and safety. As Missouri’s Chief law enforcement officer, I won’t stand by while Missouri law is being ignored.”.........To Read More....