Mike Ferguson in the Morning 09-24-24

(6:05am) Ann Dorn from the David Dorn Foundation talks about the financial and mental health assistance being offered for St. Louis City Police Officer David Lee's family as they face the challenges of dealing with his tragic death, including assistance from other organizations such as Backstoppers.

More information here: https://www.dornfoundation.com/

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(6:20am) The GoFundMe page for injured Ferguson (MO) Police Officer Travis Brown remains active. It's raised about $162,000 with a goal of $200,000. You can access it to contribute here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ferguson-officer-travis-brown

As of today, Missouri voters can request an absentee ballot for the Nov. 5 election. You'll need a valid reason for voting absentee. Story here: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/missouri-voters-can-request-absentee-ballots-for-november-election/

(6:35am) Lisel Petis, former prosecutor and resident senior fellow for criminal justice and civil liberties at the R Street Institute, talks about her analysis titled "A Model for the Nation? Tips from Illinois on Eliminating Cash Bail." 

“Illinois broke new ground as the first state to abolish cash bail with its Pretrial Fairness Act, which took effect Sept. 18, 2023. Now, policymakers and stakeholders across the country are watching Illinois, learning from its successes and challenges as they consider similar efforts. Any changes to the bail system must carefully evaluate safety and flight risks while deterring crime—all without unnecessarily incarcerating low-level offenders. Illinois’ approach offers valuable lessons, serving as both a guide and an inspiration for other states aiming to build a more effective pretrial system.”

Check out Lisel's column here: https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/a-model-for-the-nation-tips-from-illinois-on-eliminating-cash-bail/

Here's a comprehensive analysis of bail reform laws across all 50 states: https://www.rstreet.org/research/navigating-bail-reform-in-america-a-state-by-state-overview/

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(6:50am) MORNING NEWS DUMP

We now know more about the man police say killed one of their own on Sunday morning on eastbound I-70 near Grand, including the fact that Ramon A. Chavez-Rodriguez is an illegal alien. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/09/23/suspect-charged-st-louis-officers-death/

More on the story here:  https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/09/23/officer-david-lees-wife-mourns-tragic-loss-her-husband-asks-prayers-community/

Also here: https://redstate.com/beckynoble/2024/09/23/its-happened-again-st-louis-police-officer-struck-and-killed-by-suspected-illegal-immigrant-n2179659


Ferguson (MO) Police Officer Travis Brown remains in a coma after suffering a traumatic brain injury almost 2 months ago at the hands of protesters in Ferguson. The GoFundMe page remains active. It's raised about $162,000 with a goal of $200,000. You can access it to contribute here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ferguson-officer-travis-brown

Sen. Chuck Schumer comments on the CR bill without the SAVE Act. Story here: https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2024/09/22/deal-struck-government-will-remain-fundedfor-now-n2179647

Sen. Josh Hawley comments on the issues with the Secret Service.

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) comments on the EV situation. Story here: https://millermeeks.house.gov/issues/energy

Cardinals kick off their final 6-game road trip tonight with the first of 3 in Denver against the Colorado Rockies at 7:40pm. 

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