State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released an audit of the 6th Judicial Circuit in Platte County. The Court received an overall rating of "fair."
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Advocacy groups, retired judges, and lawmakers are urging the state to halt the execution of Ernest Lee Johnson.
Federal regulators said the state failed to provide appropriate medical or mental health treatment to children when they were located.
Former Gov. Bob Holden and former Missouri Supreme Court Judge Michael A. Wolff are among those who have advocated for Gov. Mike Parson to stop the execution.
The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear Missouri’s abortion law case at this time, though it may after a federal appeals court issues its ruling.
"When you’re covered, you don’t have to choose between your health and taking care of your family."
The letter praised Gov. Mike Parson and Missouri's "support of the dignity of life" and asked the governor to make the "courageous" decision to stay Ernest Johnson's upcoming execution.
The Judicial Conference of Missouri honored eight legislators for contributions to the state’s justice system during its annual meeting.
Auditor Nicole Galloway said the board had misinterpreted state statute in a way that could hinder how her office publishes reports or works with law enforcement.
Cedar County prosecuting attorney Ty Gaither charged five individuals in the Agape Boarding School abuse case.