prisoner abuse

Four former Missouri guards have pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of a Black man in prison, and a fifth has pleaded not guilty to accessory to involuntary manslaughter.

The Missouri Department of Corrections said 38-year-old Othel Moore died n December after cells in a housing unit were searched for weapons, drugs and other contraband.

Attorneys said other inmates witnessed blood coming out of the mouth and ears of Othel Moore as he died.

Larry James, the former Army psychologist being considered for a leadership role in the College of Education at MU, spoke to an audience of about 60…