Missouri Guv Seyz Mean Jean Played Politics In Case Against Former KCPD Detective

The strongest statement we've seen yet from the Guv on an impending pardon . . .

Missouri Governor Parson said he supported Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s decision to oppose the conviction and revealed he believes politics played a role.

“The one thing that bothered me more than anything about that case was the way the prosecutor handled that in Kansas City. By the accusations she was making about guilt or innocence without actually even knowing the facts herself. It was a time when there was a lot of civil unrest and the problem is you don’t want ever want anyone convicted because of the political side of things,” said Parson.

Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker has previously denied politics played any role in her decision to prosecute this case and says she was guided by the law.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Governor Parson says politics played a role in prosecution of former KCMO detective

Governor Parson says he's weighing his options regarding former Kansas City Police Detective Eric DeValkenaere who was convicted in the fatal shooting of Cameron Lamb.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson criticizes Jackson County prosecutor over DeValkenaere conviction

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson hasn't made a decision about whether to free former KCPD officer Eric DeValkenaere, but he criticized the Jackson County prosecutor's handling of the case.

Here's the full interview from Pete Mundo for more context . . .

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