Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent GRANTED. (orders list)

Petition DENIED. (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 24, 2007.

Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent.

Brief of respondent Vincent McFadden in opposition filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 25, 2007)

Appendix of Missouri filed.

Missouri, Petitioner, represented by Daniel N. McPherson

Vincent McFadden, Respondent, represented by Janet M. Thompson