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

Petition DENIED. (orders list)

Reply of petitioner Missouri filed. (Distributed)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 27, 2010.

Brief of respondent Robert R. Brooks in opposition filed.

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

Order extending time to file response to petition to and including August 9, 2010.

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 8, 2010)

Missouri, Petitioner, represented by Shaun J. Mackelprang

Robert R. Brooks, Respondent, represented by Joseph F. Yeckel