Posted on 10/08/2020 7:49:41 AM PDT by Zenyatta
Missouri Gov. Michael Parson (R) vowed on Wednesday to pardon Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the white couple who drew national attention over the summer after footage of them pointing guns at Black Lives Matter protesters outside their home went viral, after the pair was indicted on charges related to the incident the day before.
Parson said at a news conference on Wednesday that he "most certainly would" issue a pardon for the couple should they be convicted on counts of exhibiting a weapon and tampering with evidence brought against them over the June incident, according to The Associated Press.
"We'll let it play out and see how this all comes out in the courts, but I stand by what I said," Parsons continued.
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Acceptance of a pardon is generally considered to be an admission of guilt.
Lawfare.
“Are you sure? Although, it wont erase your conviction, it is supposed to restore all your rights.”
Having a law license is not a right.
I saw the McCloskeys speak in person a few weeks ago in Bethlehem, PA. They said state law does not allow them to be pardoned before a trial. They are nice people. (Northampton County GOP brought them here.)
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