St. Louis couple McCloskeys charged on gun violation in defending home against protesters

The St. Louis couple under investigation for arming themselves last month as protesters approached their home in a private, gated neighborhood was charged Monday in connection with the incident, their attorney told Just the News. 

"The charges filed today against my clients, Mark and Patricia McCloskey, are disheartening as I unequivocally believe no crime was committed," attorney Joel J. Schwartz said.

Schwartz said the charge against each of his clients is for "flourishing" a firearm.

"I, along with my clients, support the First Amendment right of every citizen to have their voice and opinion heard," he also said. "This right, however, must be balanced with the Second Amendment and Missouri law, which entitle each of us to protect our home and family from potential threats."