St. Louis Authorities Will Investigate Husband And Wife Duo Who Met Trespassing Protesters With Guns
From DAILYCALLER.COM
St. Louis attorneys Mark and Patricia McCloskey went viral when they stood in front of their million-dollar home with firearms and confronted protesters — but now Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner has vowed to have them investigated.
The McCloskeys, Mark armed with a rifle and Patricia with a handgun, stood outside as protesters marched by on the way to Democratic St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson’s home. The protesters had broken down a gate to march onto the private drive — and McCloskey repeatedly yelled at them that it was private property.
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Gardner released an official statement Monday from the circuit attorney’s office.
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I am alarmed at the events that occurred over the weekend, where peaceful protestors were met by guns and a violent assault. We must protect the right to peacefully protest, and any attempt to chill it through intimidation or threat of deadly force will not be tolerated. My office is currently working with the public and police to investigate these events. Make no mistake: we will not tolerate the use of force against those exercising their First Amendment rights, and we will use the full power of Missouri law to hold people accountable.... (Read more)
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