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St. Louis couple hit with felony charges for pulling guns at protest
Washington Times ^ | July 20, 2020 | Alex Swoyer

Posted on 07/20/2020 4:19:52 PM PDT by River Hawk

Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the St. Louis couple that made headlines protecting their home from rioters, were charged on Monday.

The couple held a rifle and handgun last month outside their house when protesters broke down a private-gate and headed past their residence. In television interviews, Mr. McCloskey has said they were scared for their property and their lives after many Black Lives Matter protests had turned violent and destructive in recent weeks.

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner has charged the couple with brandishing weapons, according to local reports. She said the couple waved the guns at protesters in a threatening way.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: mccloskeys; righttobeararms; riots; secondamendment
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1 posted on 07/20/2020 4:19:52 PM PDT by River Hawk
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To: River Hawk
Held: 1. The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home.

Can the lawyer not read a Supreme Court Opinion. She needs to be sued personally as does the Judge that signed the search warrant.

2 posted on 07/20/2020 4:23:02 PM PDT by ALPAPilot
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To: River Hawk
Soros bought and paid for SOW.

No really, not tinfoil. This bitch was literally put into office by George Soros.

Fox won't report it. Upper management views anti-Soros stories as anti-Semitic.

No really. That happened too.

3 posted on 07/20/2020 4:23:02 PM PDT by AAABEST (NY/DC/LA media/political/military industrial complex DELENDA EST)
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To: River Hawk

Pardon. Now. No need to wait.


4 posted on 07/20/2020 4:23:17 PM PDT by jeffersondem
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To: River Hawk

Malicious prosecution.


5 posted on 07/20/2020 4:23:18 PM PDT by jimfree (My19 y/o granddaughter continues to have more quality exec experience than an 8 year Obama.)
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To: River Hawk

Missouri must have some lame self protection laws.


6 posted on 07/20/2020 4:23:22 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: River Hawk

The HELL you say


7 posted on 07/20/2020 4:23:24 PM PDT by Oscar in Batangas ( January 20, 2017, High Noon. The end of an error.)
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To: Paladin2

Missouri will turn deep red over just this one issue.

Unreal the persecution of these two.


8 posted on 07/20/2020 4:24:55 PM PDT by Professional
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To: Professional

Missouri will turn deep red over just this one issue.

Unreal the persecution of these two.


Doubtful. The GOP governor is a total doormat. Dems are running laps around him.


9 posted on 07/20/2020 4:26:23 PM PDT by lodi90
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To: AAABEST

What’s SOW?


10 posted on 07/20/2020 4:26:38 PM PDT by Osage Orange (qcsi)
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To: Osage Orange
What’s SOW?

A big fat bitch pig.

HER.

11 posted on 07/20/2020 4:28:05 PM PDT by AAABEST (NY/DC/LA media/political/military industrial complex DELENDA EST)
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To: River Hawk
They didn't "pull guns at a protest."

They "pulled guns" when the protest invaded their front lawn and (IIRC) front porch.

12 posted on 07/20/2020 4:28:36 PM PDT by Steely Tom ([Seth Rich] == [the Democrats' John Dean])
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To: River Hawk

Not one single jury in America will convict. Upon the dismissal, these folks should sue the state for Deprivation of Civil Rights under Color of Law, and sue Kim Gardner personally for Malicious Prosecution.


13 posted on 07/20/2020 4:28:44 PM PDT by Lazamataz ("Black Lives Matter" becomes "Terse TV Blackmail"..... #AnagramsNeverLie)
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To: Professional

Injustice abounds in our nation.

Nauseation does too.


14 posted on 07/20/2020 4:29:39 PM PDT by Freedom'sWorthIt
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To: jeffersondem

YES

Like yesterday

But how many cases not in the limelight are going through the system...and people defending themselves getting screwed?


15 posted on 07/20/2020 4:30:42 PM PDT by dp0622 (Trump!!)
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To: River Hawk

Umm it was their home, not like they were looking for a fight.


16 posted on 07/20/2020 4:33:40 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: River Hawk

Fedex delivery for Ms. Gardner.


17 posted on 07/20/2020 4:34:06 PM PDT by GreyHoundSailor
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To: River Hawk
"a nonviolent protest"

As soon as the protestors tore down the iron gate, the word "nonviolent" was no longer applicable.

18 posted on 07/20/2020 4:34:09 PM PDT by Michael.SF. (Youth, and speed can always be overcome with experience and treachery.)
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As soon as the protestors tore down the iron gate, the word "nonviolent" was no longer applicable.

Ok, it was a mostly-nonviolent protest.

19 posted on 07/20/2020 4:36:17 PM PDT by Steely Tom ([Seth Rich] == [the Democrats' John Dean])
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To: River Hawk

Yup, called it. “Brandishing weapons.”

Bet at least one key point is when the guy muzzle swept his wife on camera.


20 posted on 07/20/2020 4:36:19 PM PDT by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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