The McCloskey's petition was rejected by the Supreme Court on Monday.
The McCloskeys had their law licenses suspended by the Missouri Supreme Court in February, but they tried to get their licenses back as soon as possible. The McCloskeys, who are white, were photographed pointing guns at racial justice protesters as they passed their palatial suburban home in June 2020.
The state Supreme Court placed a one-year suspension on their licenses, meaning they are allowed to practice law, but are required to give 100 hours of free legal services and report any other criminal charges. They have to complete the program to keep their licenses.
After pleading guilty to assault and harassment charges, the pair turned in their guns in June 2021. They bought a new gun and were pardoned by the governor.
Mark McCloskey said that he and Patty faced political prosecution for having the audacity to defend their lives and property. We are thankful for the pardons given to us by the governor.
If the McCloskeys had not defended their property, their property would have been destroyed and they would have been badly beaten.
The McCloskeys argued in their petition to the Supreme Court that their Second Amendment rights were being violated and that their actions had been praised by Trump. Despite a conservative majority on the court, fewer than four justices wanted to hear the case.
The McCloskey's tried to use the photos to their advantage. They spoke at the 2020 Republican National Convention and claimed that Joe Biden wanted to eliminate the suburbs. Mark McCloskey launched a bid for the Senate seat being left open by Roy Blunt, but has not been polling very well. The state Supreme Court denied Mark McCloskey's pro bono request because it was not an approved legal assistance organization.
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