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Report shows impact of sweeping municipal court reforms in St. Louis County
SUMMARY: Local municipal courts have faced allegations of incarcerating individuals for minor offenses, particularly traffic tickets. Following the 2014 death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, systemic reforms commenced in St. Louis County’s courts, heightened by a Justice Department investigation revealing racially biased policing and excessive fines. Arch City Defenders recently released a comprehensive report documenting these changes, noting that since 2015, they have filed seven federal lawsuits against multiple municipalities for treating the courts as “debtor prisons.” These reforms have resulted in significant reductions in municipal court revenue and issuance of warrants and tickets, indicating a shift in the judicial approach over the past decade.
A new report exclusively obtained by 5 On Your Side shows changes within the St. Louis County court systems and the calls to consolidate it. All of these changes started in Ferguson following the death of Michael Brown in 2014.
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Why Netflix is streaming NFL games on Christmas Day
SUMMARY: The way fans watch NFL games has evolved significantly, with Netflix now streaming major matchups, including Chiefs vs. Steelers and Ravens vs. Texans on Christmas Day. This shift comes as Netflix aims to compete with platforms like Amazon that host “Thursday Night Football.” Amidst concerns about technical difficulties encountered during previous live events, Netflix is pursuing a live programming strategy, moving beyond traditional cable and satellite frameworks. Experts suggest that Netflix is responding to shifting viewer habits due to cord-cutting trends. Games will also be available locally and through the NFL+ app for those without Netflix subscriptions.
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19-year-old charged with striking pedestrians at Ted Drewes
SUMMARY: Charges have been filed against a teenage driver involved in an incident at the Ted Drewes parking lot in South St. Louis, injuring six people, including an off-duty police officer. The driver reportedly drove through a barricade, striking multiple pedestrians, and fled the scene after reversing into more victims. Among the injured were a 12-year-old and an 82-year-old. In response to this and prior accidents, city officials are planning safety improvements for the area, including relocating the parking entrance and enhancing lighting and crosswalks, set to begin between January and March 2025.
The man accused of striking multiple pedestrians at Ted Drewes Sunday night has been charged. Among the injured was an off-duty police officer.
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How many professional sports championships does St. Louis have?
SUMMARY: St. Louis, home to three professional sports teams, has a rich championship history with 14 titles since 1926 across football, hockey, baseball, and basketball. The St. Louis Cardinals lead with 11 World Series titles, the most recent in 2011. The St. Louis Blues won their Stanley Cup in 2019, becoming the second NHL team to do so after a low-season ranking. The Rams, part of the NFL’s “Greatest Show on Turf,” secured a championship in 1999. Lastly, the St. Louis Hawks claimed an NBA title in 1958 before relocating to Atlanta.
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