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St. Louis Man Seeks to Clear Conviction for Pointing Gun at Social Justice Demonstrators

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mark McCloskey, a resident of St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking to have his misdemeanor conviction expunged after gaining notoriety for brandishing a gun at social justice demonstrators. Reportedly, McCloskey filed a request with a local judge this week to wipe the conviction from his record. In June 2020, McCloskey and his wife felt threatened by protesters who were passing their mansion on their way to protest in front of the mayor’s house. As a result, McCloskey pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fourth-degree assault and was fined $750. However, Republican Governor Mike Parson … Read more

Acclaimed Chef Darnell ‘SuperChef’ Ferguson Denies Misleading Burglary and Strangulation Charges, Vows to Clear His Name

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Darnell ‘SuperChef’ Ferguson, a renowned chef from Louisville, Kentucky, is facing burglary and strangulation charges. However, his lawyer is calling these accusations ‘misleading’ and ‘false’. The celebrity chef, known for his appearances on television shows and his popular restaurants, is currently under investigation for an alleged incident. Ferguson’s lawyer argues that the charges against his client do not accurately reflect the situation. He suggests that the accusations have been exaggerated or misinterpreted. The chef’s legal team is committed to fighting these charges and proving Ferguson’s innocence. Authorities have not released many … Read more

Mastering the Art of Jury Instructions: Key Strategies for Clear and Concise Legal Guidance

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St. Louis, Missouri – Jurors play a vital role in the legal system, but as non-lawyers, they often require clear guidance when deliberating a case. This is where jury instructions come into play. Serving as a roadmap for jurors, these instructions ensure that they make their decision within the proper legal parameters. In a recent episode of the “Heels in the Courtroom” podcast, trial attorneys discussed the importance of clear and concise jury instructions, as well as potential pitfalls and resources for creating effective instructions. The podcast hosts, Amy Gunn, Liz Lenivy, Megan Crowe, and … Read more

Former Federal Judge Asserts Trump’s Violation of 14th Amendment is “Crystal Clear”

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WASHINGTON D.C. – Former federal judge Michael Luttig argued on Saturday that former President Trump’s violation of the 14th Amendment was clear. Luttig made these remarks on the third anniversary of the January 6th attack on the Capitol during an interview with MSNBC’s Ali Velshi. Luttig’s argument comes after the Supreme Court’s decision to review whether Trump could be disqualified from appearing on Colorado’s primary ballot due to his actions related to the insurrection. Luttig, who has extensively studied the amendment, believes that the Supreme Court will likely try to avoid making a decision on … Read more