Missouri’s death row had nearly 100 inmates in the 1990s. Now, it has 8
Missouri’s status as one of the most active death penalty states is about to change for one simple reason: The state is running out of inmates to execute.
View ArticleInsurer can offset UIM payment with prior settlement
A circuit court erred in interpreting an automobile insurance policy when it failed to offset a benefits payment with the amount of a prior settlement, a panel of the Western District ruled.
View ArticleAppeals court splits ruling in Lincoln County excessive force case
The 8th Circuit ruled that while Lincoln County police officers were justified in initially arresting a man filming outside his parents' home, they may have crossed a constitutional line when they...
View ArticleUS to pay nearly $116M to settle suits over rampant sexual abuse at...
The U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to resolve lawsuits brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in California that was known...
View ArticleSupreme Court will hear arguments over law that could ban TikTok
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear arguments next month over the constitutionality of the federal law that could ban TikTok in the United States if its Chinese parent company doesn't sell...
View ArticlePlaintiff obtains $2M confidential settlement in motor vehicle collision
A St. Louis County woman obtained a $2M settlement after she was injured in a motor vehicle collision that impacted her career, hobbies and personal life.
View ArticleCriminal Law: Drug Conspiracy-Motion to Withdraw Plea-Appeal Waiver
U.S. v. Alapisco-Ochoa (MLW No. 82460/Case No. 24-1947 – 2 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, per curiam) Appealed from U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, Davis, J.
View ArticleCriminal Law: Drug Distribution-Drug Quantity Calculation-Harmless Error
U.S. v. Torres (MLW No. 82450/Case No. 23-3313 – 2 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, per curiam) Appealed from U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa, Locher, J.
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U.S. v. Mims (MLW No. 82462/Case Nos. 23-2884, 23-3009, 23-3140, & 23-3218 – 17 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Erickson, J.) Appealed from U.S. District Court, Northern District of...
View ArticleCriminal Law: Enticement of Minors-Top-of-Guidelines Sentence-Substantive...
U.S. v. Riemer (MLW No. 82452/Case No. 23-3737 – 5 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, per curiam) Appealed from U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas, Brooks, J.
View ArticleCriminal Law: Firearm Offense-Within-Guidelines Sentence-Substantive...
U.S. v. Robinson (MLW No. 82456/Case No. 24-2730 – 2 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, per curiam) Appealed from U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, Moody, J.
View ArticleCriminal Law: Motion to Withdraw Guilty Plea-Below-Guidelines...
U.S. v. Russell (MLW No. 82459/Case No. 24-1883 – 2 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, per curiam) Appealed from U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa, Locher, J.
View ArticleCriminal Law: Possession of a Firearm by Felon-Downward Departure and...
U.S. v. Crook (MLW No. 82458/Case No. 23-3537 – 3 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, per curiam) Appealed from U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, Marshall, J.
View ArticleCriminal Law: Producing Child Pornography-Below-Guidelines...
U.S. v. Knight (MLW No. 82466/Case No. 24-2309 – 2 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, per curiam) Appealed from U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa, Locher, J.
View ArticleCriminal Law: Revocation of Supervised Release-Below-Guidelines...
U.S. v. Ford (MLW No. 82472/Case No. 24-2737 – 2 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, per curiam) Appealed from U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, Bough, J.
View ArticleCriminal Law: Supervised Release-Early Termination-Abuse of Discretion
U.S. v. Campie (MLW No. 82465/Case No. 24-1901 – 2 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, per curiam) Appealed from U.S. District Court, Southern District of Iowa, Locher, J.
View ArticleGov. Mike Parson announces three judicial appointments
Outgoing Gov. Mike Parson announced three judicial appointments to the 10th, 13th and 22nd judicial circuits on Dec. 20.
View ArticleSenate set to approve 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally
President Joe Biden is expected to soon secure the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency. That's an accomplishment that exceeds his predecessor’s total by one as Democrats put extra emphasis on...
View ArticleCriminal Law: Firearm Offense-Appeal Waiver-Substantive Reasonableness of...
U.S. v. Cooney (MLW No. 82492/Case No. 24-2396 – 2 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, per curiam) Appealed from U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, Wilson, J.
View ArticleCriminal Law: Illegal Possession of Firearm-Upward Variance-Substantive...
U.S. v. Simmons (MLW No. 82495/Case No. 23-3521 – 4 pages) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, Grasz, J.) Appealed from U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, Kays, J.
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