Gun-wielding St. Louis couple Mark and Patricia McCloskey plead guilty to misdemeanors, fined

St. Louis couple Mark and Patricia McCloskey gained notoriety last June when they were photographed, and later indicted for, waving a guns at racial justice protesters outside their mansion.

In October, the couple were each hit with two charges each of exhibiting a weapon and tampering with evidence — both felony charges. In order to avoid a trial and possible jail time, the two pleaded guilty to lesser misdemeanors on Thursday and were sentenced to fines.

Mark McCloskey pleaded guilty to 4th degree assault, according to Fox 2, and was fined $750. Patricia McCloskey pleaded guilty to second-degree harassment and was fined $2,000.

In this June 28, 2020 file photo, armed homeowners Mark and Patricia McCloskey, standing in front of their house along Portland Place, confront protesters marching to St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson's house in the Central West End of St. Louis. (Laurie Skrivan/)

Their famous guns will also be surrendered and destroyed.

There is no indication yet how the guilty plea will effect their law licenses in the state of Missouri or Mark McCloskey’s long-shot run for the Republican nomination in the 2022 election to replace retiring U.S. Senator Roy Blount.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has vowed to issue pardons if they are convicted.