Missouri

Missouri Legislator Proposes Letting Juries Solely Decide Death Penalty for Convicted Murderers

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JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri – A proposed bill in Missouri is seeking to change the way the death penalty is implemented in the state. Currently, if a jury cannot come to a unanimous decision on a prison sentence for someone convicted of first-degree murder, the trial judge has the authority to decide whether the person should be sentenced to death. However, Representative Bishop Davidson, a Republican from Republic, is sponsoring a bill that would only allow juries to make this decision, excluding the role of the judge. The bill aims to address concerns about the fairness … Read more

Noel, Missouri Police Force Grapples with Anti-Police Reforms, Struggles to Maintain Law Enforcement Practices

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NOEL, Missouri – A small town in Missouri is facing challenges as it grapples with ongoing efforts to reform law enforcement practices. The local police force is up against the push from anti-police activists and both federal and state lawmakers who are advocating for changes. Noel Marshal Randy Wilson, who has over 30 years of law enforcement experience, shared his views on the matter. While recognizing the need for improvements, Wilson also raised concerns about how far the reforms should go and whether they are tying the hands of law enforcement officers too much. Wilson, … Read more

Missouri Teen Recovers from Traumatic Brain Injury After Viral High School Fight, Faces Speech and Mobility Challenges

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St. Louis, Missouri – A teenage girl who suffered a serious brain injury in a violent altercation outside a St. Louis high school is now recovering enough to leave the hospital’s intensive care unit, according to her family’s lawyer. Kaylee Gain, a 16-year-old student at Hazelwood East High School, has been hospitalized since March 8 when she was thrown to the ground and had her head repeatedly hit against the concrete by another student. The disturbing incident, which was recorded and widely shared on social media, left Gain with a fractured skull resulting in brain … Read more

Tragic Mistake: Missouri Man Arrested for Accidentally Shooting His Mother, Believing She Was an Intruder

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OLIVETTE, Mo. – A 25-year-old man from Missouri is facing charges after fatally shooting his mother as she attempted to enter their home. The incident occurred in the St. Louis suburb of Olivette on Thursday morning. According to the attorney representing the accused, Jaylen Johnson, he mistook his mother for an intruder when she approached the back door of their residence at around 7:30 a.m. Johnson’s lawyer, William Goldstein, stated that Johnson immediately called 911 after the shooting and has been deeply distressed since. Tragically, 56-year-old Monica McNichols-Johnson was unable to survive her injuries, despite … Read more