Gene M. Zafft, an attorney who helped labor leader Jimmy Hoffa with tax issues for years, died on Friday. (Updated)
Read More »GALLERY: Ferguson waits on grand jury decision
Nearly two months after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, photographer Karen Elshout visits Ferguson, a community awaiting news of whether the police officer involved will be indicted by a grand jury.
Tagged with: Ferguson shooting
Read More »Bank-robbing lawyer gets 45 more years in prison
Warren Gladders, the 65-year-old former attorney turned bank robber, will serve a total of 70 years in prison, after a state sentencing that upped the time from his 25-year federal sentence.
Read More »Missouri sets execution date for Goodwin
The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday set a Dec. 10 execution date for Paul T. Goodwin.
Read More »Jackson County probate commissioner retires
Jackson County Probate Commissioner Daniel Wheeler is stepping down after 14 years with the 16th Circuit Court.
Read More »Ex-staffer sues on eve of clerk’s election
A former staffer has sued county officials in federal court claiming they peeked at her absentee ballot and fired her for her politics. (Updated)
Read More »Panel: Ex-Lathrop partner’s “pattern of misconduct” warrants two-year suspension
A disciplinary panel is recommending that Kansas City attorney Allison Bergman’s license be suspended for at least two years on allegations stemming from her personal relationship with a client company’s ex-president. (Updated)
Tagged with: Allison Bergman
Read More »Koster disputes being lobbied during consumer fraud cases
An article published in The New York Times “misrepresents the facts,” surrounding Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster’s handling of cases involving consumer fraud, according to a news release from Koster. (Updated)
Tagged with: Chris Koster
Read More »Missouri execution put on hold
A scheduled Missouri execution is on hold while the U.S. Supreme Court considers the case.
Tagged with: execution
Read More »Group seeks clemency for women in prison
A newly formed coalition is asking Gov. Jay Nixon to grant clemency to 14 incarcerated women, most of whom are alleged victims of domestic violence and have already served significant time in prison.
Read More »Cole circuit judge race remains GOP target
Missouri’s only contested circuit judge race has produced a flurry of campaign contributions and advertising during its final weeks.
Read More »