Small business owners in Brentwood, Missouri, are suing the city over its use of eminent domain to acquire their properties for a $436 million redevelopment project, which they argue is based on a vague and unjustified blight designation. The Institute for Justice claims that the city improperly labeled their thriving businesses as blighted, using minor issues as a pretext for the seizure, despite Missouri laws restricting such actions. This case highlights ongoing legal and ethical concerns following the controversial 2005 Supreme Court ruling in Kelo v. New London, which allowed property seizures for economic development.
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Prosecutor who tried Karen Read says evidence ‘led to one person, and only one person’
The prosecutor in the case against Karen Read expressed disappointment over her acquittal for the murder of John O'Keefe, stating that despite a thorough investigation, only one person was identified as responsible. Read was convicted of operating under the influence and received probation, while the prosecutor condemned intimidation tactics against witnesses, emphasizing the need to protect the judicial system's integrity. Need More Context? 🔎
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