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Missouri Senator proposes to allow deadly force against some protesters
State Senator Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, wants to make it a Class E felony for any protester who interferes with or blocks a public road. Drivers would not be held liable for injuring the demonstrators who block traffic. A provision in the bill says the driver is still liable if they are found to be using gross negligence or not exercising due care.
Also under his bill in a separate provision, deadly force could be used against protesters who unlawfully enter or attempt to enter private property, such as a residence or a business.