The St. Louis couple who made headlines last year for pointing their guns at people protesting near their home pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges, according to court documents obtained from the city of St. Louis
Mark and Patricia McCloskey drew national attention in June 2020 after they were seen on video brandishing guns outside their mansion and pointing them at protesters, who were walking on a private street toward the home of the St. Louis mayor.
Patricia McCloskey pleaded guilty to second-degree harassment and must pay a $2,000 fine, according to court documents.Mark McCloskey, who announced a run for US Senate last month, released a statement Thursday saying he wouldn't change his actions if faced with a similar situation again."The prosecutor dropped all charges against me, except for a claim that I put other people in imminent fear of physical harm. That's exactly what I did, that's what the guns were for.
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