Who needs criminals when you've got the likes of the McCloskey's and governors as mentioned above.When the Protesters broke down the front gate, that would be comparable to someone breaking down your front door. It was on private property and trespassers were not allowed. Whether any of us believe it to be a non-issue or not, by law, it is trespassing. This has already been hashed out and according to Missouri law because they live in a private gated community and pay an HOA fee, the streets, including the gates are considered as part of the McCloskeys property.
We can dissect it or whatever, but what I believe it came down to and why the Grand Jury handed down the indictment was because the McCloskeys pointed their weapons at the intruders. The next thing that has to be considered is does this come under Missouri's Castle Doctrine law? I don't know. Wording of the law is everything and states word their Castle Doctrine law differently from one another. Here in Pennsylvania, the answer would be 'yes.'
The Governor of Missouri has stated that if the McCloskeys are found guilty, he will pardon them.
With neighbours like the McCloskey's, I'd be far more concerned over my own safety and my children's safety than I would my safety seeing a gang of protestors walking by.
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