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August 4, 2021

Missouri Governor Pardons White Couple Who Aimed Guns at Black Lives Matter Protesters
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Missouri Republican Governor Mike Parson has pardoned the wealthy white
St. Louis couple who brandished guns at peaceful Black Lives Matter
protesters who marched by their mansion last year. Mark and Patricia Mc
Closkey were originally charged with felonies but later pleaded guilty
to misdemeanor charges.


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