Judge Throws Out Charges After Cop Crashes into Bar, Owner Freed
In St. Louis, a judge has dismissed the misdemeanor assault case against bar owner Chad Morris, stemming from an incident where a police SUV crashed into his business in December 2023. Morris was accused of hitting an officer after the crash, which occurred when the driver admitted to being distracted. The dismissal followed defense attorneys’ arguments detailing the prosecution’s failure to provide crucial evidence, including text messages and internal police evaluations. The Circuit Attorney’s Office stated it respected the court’s decision, despite taking discovery obligations seriously, and will not be appealing the ruling.
John Q. Hosedrinker