Quest Theater by Lora Gray5/21/2023 ![]() ![]() “It is hard to think of a more direct or brutal assault on our democracy. ![]() Gardner's resignation letter also cited legislative efforts on a bill that would allow Parson to appoint a special prosecutor to handle violent crimes, effectively removing the bulk of her responsibilities. A hearing on whether Gardner should be removed had been scheduled for September. ![]() Gardner said Bailey’s efforts to remove her were politically and racially motivated. Bailey said too many cases, including homicides, have gone unpunished under Gardner’s watch, that victims and their families are left uninformed, and that the prosecutor’s office is too slow to take on cases brought by police. Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey took legal steps to remove Gardner from office in February. Parson in a statement said he will immediately begin looking for a replacement and that he is “committed to finding a candidate who represents the community, values public safety, and can help restore faith in the City’s criminal justice system.” Mike Parson released by Gardner's office, she said she will step aside effective June 1. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, the city's first Black prosecutor and a Democrat, announced Thursday that she will resign, following allegations of negligence and calls for her ouster by Republican leaders. ![]()
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