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Judge orders accused sex offender cop jailed until trial

2 years 8 months ago
A former police officer asked a federal judge for mercy Wednesday after being accused of sexually abusing people he’d arrested. The former officer was already charged locally. Additional federal charges resulted in prosecutors asking for the defendant to remain locked up until trial.
Chris Hayes

Noted without comment

2 years 8 months ago
“McCarthy mocked Biden’s age and mental acuity in public, while privately telling allies that he found the president sharp and substantive in their conversations — a contradiction that left a deep impression on the White House” https://t.co/w5RfmQpYYx — Jonathan Lemire (@JonLemire) October 4, 2023
Kevin Drum

Missouri casinos plan appeal of ruling in unregulated slot machine lawsuit

2 years 8 months ago
An appeals court will be asked to take another look at whether a trade association for Missouri casinos can sue a company that puts video games offering cash prizes in convenience stores and other retailers across the state. The Missouri Gaming Association said in a news release Wednesday that it will appeal the decision that dismissed its claims against Torch Electronics. That same decision, issued Monday by Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green, also dismissed the case raised by Torch and convenience…
Rudi Keller