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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Governor's Commutation of Ex-Chiefs Coach's Son's DUI Sentence Sparks Outrage"

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson faced bipartisan criticism after commuting the sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, who was involved in a drunken driving crash that permanently injured a 5-year-old girl. The decision to reduce Reid's sentence to house arrest until October 2025 without consulting local prosecutors or the victim's family drew outrage from both Democrats and Republicans, with many expressing disbelief and disappointment in the governor's actions. The move was seen as a stark contrast to Parson's refusal to intervene in the cases of Kevin Strickland and Lamar Johnson, who were eventually exonerated after serving long prison sentences.

via Missouri Independent|

#bipartisan-criticism #britt-reid #dwi

politics1 year ago•5 min saved

"Governor's Commutation of KC Coach's DWI Sentence Sparks Controversy"

Missouri Governor Mike Parson's decision to commute the three-year prison sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, who pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and causing serious bodily injury to a 5-year-old girl, has sparked widespread criticism. Critics, including politicians and prosecutors, have condemned the decision as unjust and privileged, contrasting it with Parson's refusal to pardon an innocent man. The move has also disappointed Chiefs fans and drawn comparisons to previous controversial decisions made by the governor.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

#britt-reid #commutation #dwi

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Former federal prosecutor Gabriel Gore appointed as new St. Louis Circuit Attorney.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson has appointed Gabriel Gore, a former federal prosecutor and current private practice lawyer, as the new St. Louis circuit attorney, succeeding Kim Gardner. Gore, a Republican, was expected to be replaced by a Democrat, but Parson chose him instead. Gore will face the challenge of stabilizing an office that has been in crisis for some time, with Gardner facing immense criticism for being unable to hire and retain staff.

via St. Louis Public Radio|

#circuit-attorney #gabriel-gore #kim-gardner

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Missouri Lifts Restrictions on Transgender Care for Minors and Adults

Missouri has ended an emergency rule that would have limited gender-affirming care for minors and some adults in the state. The rule would have required minors and adults to undergo over a year of therapy and reach other requirements before being allowed to receive access to gender-affirming care like puberty blockers, surgeries and hormones. The move to end the rule comes after lawmakers in Missouri passed a bill last week that would ban minors getting such care in the state. The legislature also approved a bill last week that would ban trans athletes from competing on female sports teams, outlawing it in both public and private schools.

via The Hill|

#gender-affirming-care #lgbtq-rights #mike-parson