Jeanette McKee, who lost in November’s election to be circuit clerk, is currently “under consideration” to be reassigned as a court liaison, according to the 23rd judicial circuit’s presiding judge.
Read More »Nixon soon to weigh 14th judgeship in Jackson County
It ultimately will fall to Gov. Jay Nixon to fill the Jackson County Circuit Court seat vacated by Judge Edith Messina. And, if history is any indicator, a prosecutor could end up with the job.
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Read More »Lawyer’s trial in double homicide delayed
The trial of a suburban Kansas City lawyer charged with killing her father and his girlfriend has been delayed from February and the prosecution will now include members of the Missouri Attorney General's office.
Read More »Group seeks new grand jury in Ferguson police shooting case
The NAACP's Legal Defense and Educational Fund, citing "grave legal concerns," is asking a Missouri judge to convene a new grand jury to consider charges against the Ferguson police officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown.
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Read More »Hearing in student protest case canceled
A preliminary injunction hearing set for Wednesday in the case of a Kansas City student who protested the shooting of Michael Brown and was subsequently suspended has been cancelled.
Read More »Green Jacobson to close doors after malpractice judgment
St. Louis law firm Green Jacobson will shut its doors after being slammed with a $10.5 million judgment over a malpractice lawsuit in November, firm partner Joe Jacobson confirmed Monday.
Read More »Ferguson shooting prompts array of state bills
The fatal police shooting of Michael Brown has prompted a flurry of legislation in his home state, where politicians are proposing to curb police tactics, prosecutorial powers and even traffic fines in an attempt to address an array of societal concerns that have fueled nationwide protests.
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Read More »Judge extends order limiting Missouri police use of tear gas
A federal judge on Tuesday extended for 45 days a temporary restraining order requiring Missouri law enforcement officers to give protesters a reasonable chance to disperse before using tear gas.
Read More »5 things to know for 2015 Missouri legislative session
Missouri lawmakers will return to the state Capitol on Wednesday to kick off the 2015 legislative session, with an agenda that will include issues related to the fatal shooting of a black 18-year-old in Ferguson by a white police officer and renewed attempts to rewrite Missouri's laws for struggling schools.
Read More »Commission moves up interviews for judgeship
The judicial commission that will select three nominees to fill a St. Louis Circuit Court vacancy moved up public interviews of candidates to today and tomorrow.
Read More »Kansas’ first veterans court program in the works
Veterans court programs have sprung up in 40 states since 2008, an alternative to jail for some veterans who get into trouble. Kansas may be next.
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