Mark and Patricia McCloskey were charged with felonies last year after they were recorded brandishing guns at protesters and previously pleaded not guilty.
outside their St. Louis home pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges Thursday as part of a plea deal.
. Prior to the hearing Thursday, the couple had pleaded not guilty and were set to go to jury trial later this year., was charged with unlawful use of a firearm and tampering with physical evidence. He pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of fourth-degree assault and ordered to pay a $750 fine, according to KSDK.Patricia McCloskey was also initially charged with the two felonies, but pleaded guilty to second-degree harassment and ordered to pay a $2,000 fine, the affiliate reported.
“Any time the mob approaches me, I’ll do what I can to put them in imminent threat of physical injury because that’s what kept them from destroying my house and my family,” he said.The couple were photographed and recorded last year walking out of their home andin the affluent St. Louis neighborhood of West Central End. Initially, police said the McCloskeys were “victims” of trespassing and assault because the protesters were accused of breaking into the gated neighborhood.
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