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Lawyer couple brandish an AR-15, handgun at protesters marching past their St. Louis mansion
The Daily Mail ^ | 29 June 2020 | JEMMA CARR and JAMES GORDON

Posted on 06/29/2020 5:16:44 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

A couple brandished an AR-15 and a handgun at protesters marching past their mansion in an upscale St. Louis neighborhood. Husband and wife, Mark and Patricia McCloskey could be seen aiming the guns at demonstrators who walked by their palatial property in the wealthy Forest Park area at around 6pm on Sunday.

At one point, the pair seemed to be unknowingly pointing their weapons at one another other while trying to keep protesters away from their home - dubbed the Niemann Mansion. The protesters were en route to Mayor Lyda Krewson's home to demand her resignation after she released the names and addresses of residents who had suggested defunding the police department. The pair are both personal injury lawyers and run McCloskey Law Center from inside their extravagant home.

Mr McCloskey is representing a victim of police brutality. The man - who was identified by the initials I.F. - was kicked and struck by police officer David Maas in shocking dashcam footage. The initials match a 2019 civil lawsuit made by Isaiah Forman in which the same allegations are put forward. Forman pleaded guilty to crashing his car into a police vehicle during the chase and is serving a seven year sentence. Maas was charged with one count of deprivation of rights under color of law.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: ar15; banglist; lawyer; mansion; stlouis
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

Happy they’re standing up for themselves, but it looks to me like they both could use some firearm training...


21 posted on 06/29/2020 5:54:23 AM PDT by Magnatron
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To: Magnatron
Happy they’re standing up for themselves, but it looks to me like they both could use some firearm training...

Yes, they do need some help, but probably wouldn't accept it.

22 posted on 06/29/2020 5:56:20 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: V_TWIN

If they broke down a gate, they were not peaceful.
That lady looks pissed.


23 posted on 06/29/2020 5:58:45 AM PDT by GranTorino (Bloody Lips Save Ships.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Looks like the rioters are armed, too. Also, the rioters are in their yard, not on a street(look at the aerial) That porch is setback from the street a good bit.


24 posted on 06/29/2020 6:00:01 AM PDT by Irenic (The pencil sharpener and Elmer's glue is put away-- we've lost the red wheelbarrow)
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

I’m very surprised the people defending their property weren’t shot dead by those thug “protestors.”


25 posted on 06/29/2020 6:00:40 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

“Get off my lawn.”


26 posted on 06/29/2020 6:01:59 AM PDT by niteowl77
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

Alligators..... definitely alligators......

However my more traditional approach of shotguns, sidearms and two protection GSDs would also work... ;^)


27 posted on 06/29/2020 6:03:46 AM PDT by nevergore (I have a terrible rash on my covfefe....)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Poor to no weapons training, for sure.

But, they’re lawyers — what DON’T they know?


28 posted on 06/29/2020 6:05:40 AM PDT by polymuser (It's discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and so few by deceit. Noel Coward)
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

you got me to chuckle..thanks I needed that.


29 posted on 06/29/2020 6:06:25 AM PDT by rolling_stone (tshf)
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To: nevergore

In before the “sharks with frickin’ laser beams” posts....


30 posted on 06/29/2020 6:07:25 AM PDT by jdsteel (Americans are Dreamers too!!!)
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

It’s a couple of frightened civilians defending their home from an angry mob. They deserve a little leeway.

Houston Police did a great job defusing, corralling, and arresting rioters a couple weeks ago, and as a result we are the largest city in the country without significant damage. I’m not a big fan of our police chief, but I have to admit he did a good job here.


31 posted on 06/29/2020 6:13:41 AM PDT by The Pack Knight
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To: rolling_stone

I don’t know why some conservatives haven’t trapped skunks, thrown blankets over the cages (that calms them and they won’t spray), and taken them to these protests and released them. About 20 skunks among the crowd and you would have something worthy of video.


32 posted on 06/29/2020 6:14:56 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

I saw a picture of inside that house. It is stunning. This couple need to invite some well armed militia over to spend a few nights in the back yard. The vandals will be back.


33 posted on 06/29/2020 6:18:06 AM PDT by Gahanna Bob
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

The”attack” on CNN was staged.


34 posted on 06/29/2020 6:21:46 AM PDT by subterfuge (RIP T.P.)
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

Domestic Terrorism – Missouri Couple Defends Their Home From Rampaging Mob Who Broke Through Perimeter Gate on Private Property…
https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2020/06/29/domestic-terrorism-missouri-couple-defends-their-home-from-rampaging-mob-who-broke-through-perimeter-gate-on-private-property/

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The important aspect is here the mob was not on a public street; the mob represented a clear threat; and Missouri has strong Castle Doctrine laws that do not require a duty of the homeowner to retreat from the threat. This mob was very fortunate the couple were well disciplined in their use of firearms.

Once the mob broke through the gate, they were effectively in the justifiable kill zone.

Missouri’s law is more extensive than those of other states because it allows you to use deadly force to attack an intruder to protect any private property that you own, in addition to yourself or another individual. This means that if someone illegally enters your front porch or backyard, you can use deadly force against them without retreating first. (link)

NOTE: link found in comments to pictures of house, etc. It is one gorgeous place.

https://www.stlmag.com/design/a-decades-long-renovation-returns-a-midwestern-palazzo-to-it/

Also, someone else commented that “The St. Louis couple’s place is on the National Historic Register. It’s protected by the President’s executive order against the defilement of historical sites and statues.” There are documents to back up the Historic Register designation.

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35 posted on 06/29/2020 6:24:53 AM PDT by Qiviut ("I have never wished death upon a man, but I have read many obituaries with pleasure" Mark Twain)
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

A flamethrower would be very effective at dispersing a crowd of trespassers.


36 posted on 06/29/2020 6:32:19 AM PDT by Colo9250
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

They did fine. They put the ferals on notice that they are not an easy takedown. Notice nobody running up on the porch to get some.


37 posted on 06/29/2020 6:34:38 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: Colo9250

Like.


38 posted on 06/29/2020 6:36:41 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: MeneMeneTekelUpharsin

“Their upset is understood, they just didn’t handle it quite right.”


Yes: Anyone who fears such a situation - urban riot - should have a magazine with blanks, a baklava and the foresight to position in a concealed manner which does not draw attention to one’s own home.

That show of force accomplished nothing but kicking the bee hive, but they can afford the armed security which is now compulsory.


39 posted on 06/29/2020 7:22:41 AM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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To: polymuser
"Poor to no weapons training, for sure.
But, they’re lawyers — what DON’T they know?


They're probably Democrats too.
40 posted on 06/29/2020 7:32:02 AM PDT by indthkr
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