by admin | Jun 22, 2006 | Crime / Courts
Survivors of sexual abuse by priests say State Supreme Court rulings give victims a wider window of opportunity to report abuse and rid the priesthood of pedofiles. The Survivors Network for those Abused by Priests, known as SNAP, is calling on law enforcement to...
by admin | Jun 1, 2006 | Crime / Courts
A couple of lawyers fight for the life of a condemned Missouri prisoner and believe clemency from the governor might be his last hope. Executions seem to be on hold as the courts consider the constitutionality of lethal injection. Defense attorney Kimberly Hamm wants...
by admin | Jun 1, 2006 | Crime / Courts, Politics / Govt
A Raymore family is wondering if it will be split up by the federal government. Myrna Dick is married to an American citizen and has a son born in the U S. Immigration authorities are trying to have her deported back to Mexico. Dick is 31 now and entered the United...
by admin | May 13, 2006 | Crime / Courts
The wording of the ballot initiative to allow all federaly approved stem cell research to be conducted in Missouri will remain as is. The State Supreme Court has decided not to hear an appeal that challenges the language of the proposed constitutional amendment. The...
by admin | May 2, 2006 | Crime / Courts
In a four-three decision, a convicted killer’s appeal to stop his execution – at least partially on the basis that he is mentally retarded – has been denied by the State Supreme Court. Paul Goodwin used a hammer to beat to death his elderly St. Louis...
