Missouri Supreme Court Denies DeValkenaere, Guv Parson Pressured

And here's where Missouri politics starts to get interesting . . . And will likely impact our lives here in Kansas City one way or another . . . 

AFTER THE SHADY BRITT REID PASS, MISSOURI GUV PARSON NOW CONFRONTS EPIC DEMANDS TO PARDON FORMER KCPD DETECTIVE CURRENTLY UNDER LOCKDOWN!!!

We noted conservatives & police supporters making noise on this front but the immediate reaction we're seeing is more urgent advocacy. 

Here's the basics of a decision just released . . .

"The Supreme Court of Missouri denied DeValkenaere’s motion to transfer the case to the state’s high court Tuesday after the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District affirmed his conviction in September 2023.

"The Missouri Supreme Court’s decision not to hear DeValkenaere’s case keeps his convictions for second-degree involuntary manslaughter and armed criminal action in place."

Statement from the courthouse . . . 

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker issued the following statement today: "It is not unexpected that the Missouri Supreme Court has rendered a decision to deny transfer of the DeValkenaere decision for their review. We’re grateful for the full judicial process that’s been given this case."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

Missouri Supreme Court denies Eric DeValkenaere's request to transfer case

He was convicted of second-degree manslaughter and armed criminal action in the 2019 killing of Cameron Lamb

Missouri Supreme Court won't transfer ex-KCPD detective DeValkenaere's case

The Missouri Supreme Court has denied former Kansas City detective Eric DeValkenaere's request to transfer his case to the state's highest court.

Missouri Supreme Court denies Eric DeValkenaere's request to transfer case

He was convicted of second-degree manslaughter and armed criminal action in the 2019 killing of Cameron Lamb

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