U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from couple who pointed guns at BLM protesters

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a petition from Mark and Patricia McCloskey, the couple who pointed guns at Black Lives Matters protesters outside their St. Louis, Mo., home.

 

The court declined to hear the McCloskeys’ appeal as they attempted to end a probationary period tied to a suspension of their law licenses instituted by the Missouri Supreme Court in February. The McCloskeys, who are white, were photographed pointing guns (Mark with an AR-15-style rifle, Patricia with a pistol) at racial justice protesters marching past their palatial suburban home in late June 2020.

 

While the state’s chief disciplinary counsel had pushed for a suspension of their licenses, the state Supreme Court instead instituted a one-year probation, meaning they’re allowed to practice law but are required to “provide 100 hours of pro bono legal services” and report any other criminal charges or job changes.

 

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https://news.yahoo.com/scotus-declines-to-hear-appeal-from-mc-closkeys-couple-who-pointed-guns-at-protesters-161454942.html