A Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court today for receiving and distributing child pornography. Marco Barraza, 28, of Springfield, Missouri was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark to 17 years and six months in federal prison without parole. The court also sentenced Barraza to 20 years of supervised release following incarceration and ordered […]
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Missouri man sentenced for arson at Planned Parenthood clinic
A Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for the arson at the Columbia Health Center (operated by Planned Parenthood Great Plains). “This defendant’s criminal behavior placed the community in an unacceptable risk of danger,” Garrison said. “We will not tolerate the use of violence and arson as a means to achieve personal political or […]
Missouri court says redistricting plan’s summary language has ‘major problems’
The Missouri Court of Appeals says part of the summary language for the Amendment 3 November ballot measure has “major problems” and needs new wording. In a written court decision Monday, the three-judge panel says the description, written by the Republican-controlled Legislature, “fails to acknowledge” what the amendment would do, which is to “substantially modify, and reorder […]
Audio: Missouri Marine veteran makes it to ‘Tough As Nails’ season finale
Two Missourians are on the first season of the CBS television show Tough As Nails. U.S. Marine Corps veteran Kelly Murphy of west-central Missouri’s Warrensburg and St. Louis roofer Lee Marshall are on the show that has allowed them to earn cash by using their bare hands. The show, centering around blue-collar challenges, is an […]
Former Missouri fire department captain pleads guilty to illegally selling firearms to felons
A former captain in the Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to illegally selling 77 firearms over a five-year period, and to selling firearms to convicted felons. “Our gun laws exist to make it hard for violent criminals to obtain the tools of their trade,” Garrison said. “Felons, […]
Missouri man sentenced to 20 years without parole for drug trafficking and illegal firearm
A Missouri, man has been sentenced in federal court for drug trafficking and illegally possessing a firearm. Robert J. Thomas Jr., 38, of Kansas City, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gary A. Fenner on Thursday, Aug. 27, to 20 years in federal prison without parole. On Nov. 20, 2019, Thomas pleaded guilty to possessing […]
Officials in Missouri sentence Virginia man for $3.2 million dollar romance fraud scheme
A Dumfries, Virginia, man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies as part of a $3.2 million romance fraud scheme. Henry N. Asomani, 35, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Ghana, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark on Tuesday, Aug. 25, to 10 years in […]
Several new laws go into effect in Missouri today
Several bills become law today that the Missouri Legislature passed during the second regular session of the 100th General Assembly. Here is a snapshot of the top bills approved by lawmakers and signed by Gov. Mike Parson: Partial motorcycle helmet law repeal House Bill 1963 is a sweeping transportation bill allowing motorcycle drivers 26 years and […]
Missouri Attorney General settles lawsuit with City of Marshfield over alleged ticket quota
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office announced that the Office has reached a settlement with the City of Marshfield after the Office sued the city for allegedly enforcing a traffic ticket quota. The consent judgment, which provides strong injunctive relief, was signed and entered by the judge Thursday afternoon. “As a State Senator, I helped pass […]
Audio: Trenton Chamber of Commerce annual Jailbreak Poker Run set for September 12, 2020
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 10th Annual Jailbreak Poker Run to support the chamber’s general fund. Two-wheeled, three-wheeled, and four-wheeled vehicles can participate in the event on September 12th. Registration will begin on Eighth Street between the north side of the courthouse and former jail that morning at 10 o’clock. Kickstands […]
Missouri man sentenced to life in prison without parole for the sexual exploitation of a 4-year-old child
A Missouri man has been sentenced in federal court for the sexual exploitation of a 4-year-old child victim. Anthony Leon Helsel, 32, of Joplin was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool on Tuesday, Aug. 25, to life in federal prison without parole. On Sept. 24, 2019, Helsel pleaded guilty to one count of […]
Judge assigned to Joshua Dennis election violation case recuses himself
Judge Michael Richard Leamer excused himself from a case involving the Republican candidate for Livingston County Coroner. Online court information shows Judge James Bradley Funk was assigned to 37-year-old Joshua Michael Dennis’s case. Dennis has been charged with misdemeanor committing class four election offenses. A probable cause statement from Chillicothe Police Officer Whitney Murdock claims […]
Parson calls House passage of 5 special session bills ‘A win for Missouri’
The Missouri House of Representatives did not pass two of seven bills the governor wanted as part of his special session call to address the state’s violent crime rate. During a briefing today, Gov. Mike Parson says he is still pleased about the ones that did pass. The House did not sign off on legislation […]
Change of judge and venue granted for man accused of shooting in Unionville
An amended motion for a change of judge and venue was granted in Division One of Putnam County Circuit Court Wednesday, August 25th for a Columbia man accused of shooting and seriously injuring a man in Unionville in December. Online court information shows the Supreme Court was requested to assign a judge and venue for […]
Former head of Missouri charter school pleads guilty to $2.4 million fraud scheme
Michael Malone, 44, of St. Louis, MO, pled guilty to three counts of wire fraud connected to a scheme to defraud and obtain education funds from the State of Missouri relative to the operation of the St. Louis College Prep Charter School from 2011 through 2018. Malone appeared before U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig, who […]
Missouri man involved in nightclub shooting sentenced to 15 years for illegal firearm
A Missouri man has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm. Keyshaun Isaiah Jackson, 23, of Springfield, Missouri, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool on Wednesday, Aug. 19, to 15 years in federal prison without parole. Jackson was sentenced as an armed career criminal due to his prior felony […]
Judge strikes down Cleaner Missouri ballot summary; state moves quickly to seek appeal
Cole County Judge Pat Joyce has ordered the ballot summary in a Cleaner Missouri legislative redistricting plan must change. In a judgment issued Monday, Joyce says the Amendment 3 ballot description is “misleading, unfair, and insufficient” and therefore in violation of state law. The Republican-dominated Missouri Legislature passed the proposed Constitutional amendment, SJR38, this year, […]
Missouri man sentenced to 9 years in prison for illegal firearms, including machine gun
A Sarcoxie, Missouri man has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing firearms, including a machine gun. Leng Lee, 37, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark on Thursday, August 13, to nine years in federal prison without parole. On Aug. 26, 2019, Lee pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon […]
Governor Parson appoints Jessica Krawczyk as Judge for 16th Judicial Circuit
Governor Mike Parson appointed Jessica Agnelly Krawczyk as Associate Circuit Judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit. She will fill the Associate Circuit Judge vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Richard T. Standridge. Ms. Krawczyk, of Raymore, currently serves as a partner at Wendt Law Firm, P.C. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in political […]
Grundy County Circuit Court news for Thursday, August 13, 2020
A Kansas City man received a pair of prison sentences then was placed on probation Thursday after pleading guilty in June to felony stealing charges. In Division One of the Grundy County Circuit Court, Bevan James Bohm was sentenced to seven years with the Department of Corrections for stealing of a motor vehicle and seven […]