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Missouri bill would allow deadly force against demonstrators Sen. Rick Brattin’s bill targets unlawful assemblies on a number of fronts, including making it a felony crime to block traffic as part of a protest Author: Associated Press Updated: 1:13 PM CST January 26, 2021 COLUMBIA, Mo. — A Missouri senator on Monday pitched a bill that would allow the use of deadly force against protesters on private property and give immunity to people who run over demonstra...

By Summer Ballentine The Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri senator on Monday pitched a bill that would allow the use of deadly force against protesters on private property and give immunity to people who run over demonstrators blocking traffic. The proposal is one of several that follow sometimes violent protests in Missouri last summer over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody, including demonstrations that blocked traffic on busy roads in the St. Louis area...

Today A few showers this morning with overcast skies during the afternoon hours. High 61F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%.. Tonight Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Low around 45F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 60%. Updated: April 16, 2021 @ 3:33 am