by admin | Mar 8, 2005 | Crime / Courts
The way has been cleared for DNA tests that could clear a prison inmate facing execution – or confirm that he did beat his estranged wife to death more than 14 years ago. The State Supreme Court has ordered the DNA test. DNA was used to convict Brian Kinder, but...
by admin | Mar 1, 2005 | Crime / Courts
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a Missouri Supreme Court case involving death penalty eligibility for minors. At issue was the case of Christopher Simmons, who was 17-years-old when he kidnapped neighbor Shirley Crook in 1993, tied her, and threw her off a bridge in...
by admin | Mar 1, 2005 | Crime / Courts
A Missouri murder case reaches the United States Supreme Court today, but the double murder of Jim and Zelma Long of DeSoto in 1996 is not the issue. The issue is whether it it constitutional to make prisoners wear shackles that a jury can see during the hearing in...
by admin | Jan 24, 2005 | Crime / Courts
Attorney General Jay Nixon has added to the request for execution dates pending before the State Supreme Court. There are now seven cases awaiting a date, one request is nearly two years old. State Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronnie White denies the court is dragging...
by admin | Jan 12, 2005 | News
State Chief Justice Ronnie White says he sought to explain the judiciary to new lawmakers during the annual State of the Judiciary speech to a joint session of the General Assembly. White denies he tried to defend judges against accusations that they have become...