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Missouri Governor Mike Parson pardons gun-wielding lawyer couple

JURIST

The McCloskeys, both personal injury attorneys, originally faced felony firearm charges before pleading guilty. The McCloskeys wielded the guns in front of their home while protesters marched through the gated community toward former Mayor Lyda Krewson’s home amid nationwide protests following the murder of George Floyd.

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Morning Docket: 12.27.22

Above The Law

. * A jury convicted rapper Tory Lanez of three felonies in the shooting of hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion. Personal injury attorneys have taken over our televisions, and CNN has an interesting piece on how exactly that happened over the years. [ He’s facing more than 20 years in prison thanks to the guilty verdict.