ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - A St. Louis lawyer who has gained national fame since pointing an AR-15 rifle at protesters will be speaking at next week's remote Republican National Convention.
Mark McCloskey's attorney confirms he will speak at the online convention set to begin next Monday.
McCloskey and his wife were each charged last month with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon after they confronted demonstrators marching past their house in June.
The incident has become a contentious political issue, with President Donald Trump and Missouri Gov. Parson both denouncing the decision to charge the couple. McCloskey has been outspoken about his support of President Trump:
Parson says he would pardon the couple if they are convicted.
Last month, President Trump announced the cancelation of the planned in-person RNC, set to take place in Jacksonville, Florida due to COVID-19 concerns. A scaled back and all virtual RNC is set to begin next week.
The 2020 Democratic National Convention kicked off on Monday, and while the program is being conducted a little differently this year, the party has a full slate of virtual speakers and events.