Kim Gardner

As her office faced staffing shortages and a mounting backlog, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner brushed off multiple offers for help.

They did, however, say that Gardner's office could ask for help from the attorney general's office or the governor. They suggested appointing attorneys from other counties and the state attorney general's office to take the load. Charles County and the Missouri Attorney General's Office, who offered to help clear the backlog of cases in St. A spokesman for St. It was unclear if any other local jurisdictions offered help to St. The measure was roundly criticized by Democrats as an attack on Gardner's office and did not pass. Louis region is the economic driver of the state, Lohmar said, and the ripple effects of crime in the city spread throughout the region. But for years the office has spurned offers from other prosecutors, including St. In 2019, St. Mike Parson to appoint a special prosecutor to handle violent crimes in St. Gardner brushed off multiple offers for help from prosecutors in the St. [From Day One, Cardinals trust ‘talent in this room’ to meet championship expectations](/sports/baseball/professional/from-day-one-cardinals-trust-talent-in-this-room-to-meet-championship-expectations/article_c7c521fe-5365-57a6-8263-934bb0dac3d9.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article) [Choice of lawyers for whistleblower at St.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner are both planning to speak at separate news conferences Thursday ...

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, who has faced searing criticism for repeatedly failing to prosecute serious crimes, is now facing ouster proceedings ...

She called the attorney general’s filing against her a “political stunt of an unelected individual who wants to use politics to stop the voice of the people in the city of St. The St. [reprimanded](https://heartlandernews.com/2022/09/01/st-louis-circuit-attorney-kim-gardner-reprimanded-by-missouri-supreme-court-continuing-her-offices-faulty-record/) Gardner for ethical violations in connection with her attempted prosecution of former Missouri Gov. 1 most dangerous place to live in the United States among 297 cities with populations over 100,000. “These three behaviors constitute a continued pattern of failure to discharge her duties in office, and represent neglect under the statutes, and warrant removal,” Bailey explained. He was on house arrest at the time of Saturday’s crash, pending a long-awaited trial in a 2020 armed robbery – having been released on his own recognizance despite having reportedly violated the terms of his bail over 40 times. Louis the No. Just after noon Thursday, Bailey stepped out of his office to announce that Gardner had declined to resign and that his office had filed the ouster petition with the St. The people of St. Louis County of a sheriff removed from office in a similar proceeding. This is nothing more than voter suppression, which we’ve seen on the national level as well as the state of Missouri.” “As AG, I want to protect the people of St.

Missouri state officials are preparing for legal action against St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner in the case she does not resign.

Missouri's attorney general took a step toward firing a circuit attorney, accusing her of neglecting her role as a city prosecutor and letting a bond ...

"It's unfortunate that there are those who choose to twist the facts to take advantage of this situation for their own selfish motives," he added. Louis because she refused to do her job," Bailey said of the Riley case. And rather than finding justice for victims and protecting victims, the circuit attorney of the city of St. "So a law enforcement referral comes in, she files a charge and then she doesn't move the case at all, she fails to move those cases to disposition. Bailey will have to show a judge that Gardner neglected her duties and needs to be removed. Gardner's office is the one that should be monitoring compliance with bond conditions and revoking them when those terms are violated.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a motion to remove St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner from office. Bailey says Gardner has neglected her ...

“These three behaviors constitute a continued pattern of failure to discharge her duties in office and represent neglect,” Bailey said Thursday. It requires Bailey to prove to a judge — instead of a jury — that Gardner has neglected the duties of her office. Bailey told reporters Thursday that Gardner has allowed cases to languish in court before they’re eventually dismissed. Bailey’s first claim is that Gardner has failed to prosecute pending cases in St. Mike Parson would be in charge of appointing a replacement to fill her office. “Judges have the sole authority to determine the bond conditions of a defendant. [ released a timeline Wednesday](https://twitter.com/stlcao/status/1628609479745982466?s=20) that said prosecutors had asked the judge in Riley’s case for a higher bond. Bailey has criticized Gardner for not filing a motion to revoke Riley’s bond. Mike Parson, want Gardner removed after a motorist who had repeatedly violated his bond struck and injured a teenager in St. Bailey, a Republican, and others have accused Gardner, a Democrat, of neglecting her duties because the driver had violated his bond. As part of an agreement with the court, she admitted to failing to disclose evidence — handwritten notes — to attorneys representing Greitens. Bailey’s motion, which accuses Gardner of neglect, represents the latest battle over Gardner’s handling of the office.

“We gave Circuit Attorney Gardner the chance to do the right thing and resign, she has refused to do so, and my office filed a quo warranto at 12:01 PM to ...

For years, the Circuit Attorney’s Office has failed to (1) prosecute cases to resolution, (2) has failed to inform and confer with victims, and (3) has failed to even review and file cases submitted by the St. As the Circuit Attorney, Respondent is morally, ethically, and legally responsible for the conduct of her office. “As Attorney General, I want to protect the people of St. Louis, and that includes ensuring prosecutors protect the public,” said Attorney General Andrew Bailey. – In an effort to protect the people of St. Louis, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a suit (quo warranto) to remove St.

ST. LOUIS — Amid calls for her resignation, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner has pointed blame back at the courts and even named a judge she ...

"In this particular case, when people are saying her office should have filed motions to have the bond revoked — her office did bring that up to the judge," Niehoff said in the interview. "I know because I was the lawyer on the case; I know it was reviewed by the judge. Niehoff added in an interview later Thursday that he believes the judge was right to deny Gardner's bond revocation request. The spokesperson also said the final ruling on whether a suspect’s bond is revoked is in the hands of a judge. "They could have filed motions everyday," he continued. And court officials said they never knew Riley violated his bond, because prosecutors never filed a motion to revoke it. Gardner’s office has come under fire for failing to try to put Riley, charged with crashing into Tennessee teen volleyball player Janae Edmondson and critically injuring her, back in jail even though he violated the conditions of his bond more than 50 times. "But that’s simply not true." Just last month, the statement said, her office requested a hearing to address Riley's violation of his bond, but received no response. "In this matter, prosecutors asked on several occasions for higher bonds, and those requests were denied." Her statement said Circuit Court Judge Bryan L. Charles](/news/local/crime-and-courts/15-year-old-girl-shot-killed-during-robbery-in-st-charles/article_258f57bd-95a4-532d-b3ee-f8f3904290a9.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article)

The downtown volleyball event attended by the Tennessee teen who was severely maimed in a crash Saturday represents a big chunk of St. Louis' tourism ...

[Kim Gardner](stlouis/search/results?q=Kim Gardner), after KSDK and a court spokesman reported that her office failed to file motions to revoke Riley's bond during the two years leading up to Saturday's crash despite dozens of violations of his bond. [said previously](https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/subscriber-only/2023/02/10/st-louis-largest-conventions-and-group-events.html) that those four events account for $46.9 million in direct spending, which is an estimate of the amount of money convention attendees were projected to spend while in St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department) to make sure the pathways attendees are taking, where they connect between America's Center and hotels in the community, are as safe, well-lit and navigable as possible," Hall said. "In addition to hiring security staff to ensure that the event activation, within our walls of America's Center and the perimeter, are safe as they can be, we rely on our partners at (the St. Asked whether any changes would be made to safety plans for Capitol Sports or other events, Hall said he couldn't share details. Louis, the entity that runs the America's Center convention complex and Dome, to hold four events a year in St. That amounts to 23.2% of the direct spending of America's Center's 25 largest events. [they said](https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2023/02/21/teen-stl-for-convention.html), and Hall said Explore is also directing people to a GoFundMe page set up for Edmondson. 11-13, and last weekend's event, the Presidents' Weekend Tournament. [Kitty Ratcliffe](stlouis/search/results?q=Kitty Ratcliffe), [said Wednesday](https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2023/02/22/leaders-criticize-gardner-tourist-injured.html) that it's worked with Capitol Sports for more than a dozen years. It's scheduled to hold the Mideast Volleyball Qualifier from March 24-26, with a second qualifier weekend from March 31 to April 2. of Plainfield, Indiana, is contracted with Explore St.

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner will hold a news conference Thursday amid mounting calls for her resignation and a threat by the state ...

Louis mayor says Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner has ‘lost the trust of the people’](/news/local/govt-and-politics/st-louis-mayor-says-circuit-attorney-kim-gardner-has-lost-the-trust-of-the-people/article_e14f44aa-1a41-5e77-9bc8-807a0c5f6e56.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article) Louis prosecutor suffers medical emergency](/news/local/crime-and-courts/murder-cases-in-limbo-after-st-louis-prosecutor-suffers-medical-emergency/article_8c1a6298-095b-5426-a754-d2b752d5f8ab.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article) [From Day One, Cardinals trust ‘talent in this room’ to meet championship expectations](/sports/baseball/professional/from-day-one-cardinals-trust-talent-in-this-room-to-meet-championship-expectations/article_c7c521fe-5365-57a6-8263-934bb0dac3d9.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article) [St. Louis Mardi Gras celebration draws massive crowd to downtown, Soulard](/news/local/metro/st-louis-mardi-gras-celebration-draws-massive-crowd-to-downtown-soulard/article_40cff855-45e4-53c7-9a65-adc830883a58.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article) [Murder cases in limbo after St. Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Wednesday evening gave Gardner an ultimatum: Resign by noon Thursday or face removal. LOUIS — St. ST.

Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Thursday filed a “quo warranto” petition that seeks the ouster of the St. Louis circuit attorney.

Charles](/news/local/crime-and-courts/2-teens-charged-after-15-year-old-girl-killed-during-robbery-in-st-charles/article_fc7efc09-5f7e-5a18-8512-91fbf1100512.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article) Louis violated bond more than 50 times](/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-charged-with-hitting-teen-in-downtown-st-louis-violated-bond-more-than-50-times/article_7f4fae56-b2f3-5da6-9019-76948894a2bd.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article) [2 teens charged after 15-year-old girl killed during robbery in St. He’s saying she’s unfit. Bailey isn’t saying she’s not eligible for office. Gardner’s fate could be decided with an obscure provision of state law. LOUIS — After years of high-profile controversy, Circuit Attorney Kimberly M.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Thursday launched proceedings to remove St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner from office.

Bailey said Thursday morning that his office will move as "expeditiously as possible" in their effort to remove Gardner, but the St. Daniel Riley, 21, is charged with speeding on a downtown street and causing the crash. Janae Edmondson, 17, of Tennessee remains in critical condition but is communicating with family members. Louis for a volleyball tournament at the America’s Center. The Circuit Attorney's Office had not yet directly responded this week to the calls for registration or Bailey's filing. “It affects all of us.” "Instead of protecting victims, which is her obligation, she's creating more victims by neglect in office." She is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. Bailey's filing will launch a series of hearings over Gardner's record and right to hold elected office in St. Criticism over her six years in office reached a tipping point this week after a 17-year-old volleyball player from Tennessee lost her legs [in a crash](https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-charged-with-hitting-teen-in-downtown-st-louis-violated-bond-more-than-50-times/article_7f4fae56-b2f3-5da6-9019-76948894a2bd.html#tracking-source=mp-homepage) involving a man out of jail, despite violating bond on pending robbery charges dozens of times. Mike Parson, a Republican, said he will appoint a replacement. JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Thursday launched proceedings to remove St.

Andrew Bailey said Wednesday he would take such a step if Kim Gardner did not resign as St. Louis Circuit Attorney by noon Thursday.

“These three behaviors constitute a continued pattern of failure to discharge her duties in office and represent neglect under the statute and warrant removal,” Bailey said. But most of the time, he said, it was because elected officials did something they weren’t supposed to do, such as hire a relative. [Activists in 2015](https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2015-01-16/activists-seek-investigation-of-how-mcculloch-handled-grand-jury) attempted to use a different type of quo warranto to force then-St. A [judge rejected](https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2015-07-06/judge-halts-legal-effort-to-oust-st-louis-county-prosecutor-mcculloch-from-office) that attempt. But a Republican candidate would likely not win an election in 2024 because the city is heavily Democratic. Gardner will have the opportunity to defend herself, and the judge would ultimately determine, after holding hearings, if she should be forced to vacate the office. “And if you say you're going to do your job and take an oath to that, you should be doing that very thing.” “Unfortunately, Janae isn’t the first victim who has been affected by Kim Gardner’s failures as circuit attorney, but hopefully she will be the last,” the union’s president, Jay Schroeder, said. [Bailey](https://news.stlpublicradio.org/law-order/2023-02-22/missouri-attorney-general-gives-kim-gardner-an-ultimatum-resign-or-face-removal-from-office), who was appointed to fill the term of U.S. In a timeline released by her office, Gardner said she had previously asked for bond revocation in 2021, after she first filed charges. Louis, the Missouri attorney general has launched an effort to oust Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner from office. Eric Schmitt, [said Wednesday](https://news.stlpublicradio.org/law-order/2023-02-22/missouri-attorney-general-gives-kim-gardner-an-ultimatum-resign-or-face-removal-from-office) he would take such a step if Gardner did not resign by noon Thursday.

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner spoke publicly for the first time since a chorus of allies and adversaries began calling for her resignation.

"It is particularly frustrating that the willful ignorance has empowered the ongoing harassment of the hardworking men and women in my office who handle cases." She did not resign, and Bailey [filed the petition](https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/missouri-attorney-general-launches-effort-to-remove-kim-gardner-claims-neglect-in-office/article_db95fdcd-db68-5475-a59b-ffa956576140.html). Louis Circuit Attorney fuels angry backlash](/news/local/columns/joe-holleman/holleman-finger-pointing-statement-by-st-louis-circuit-attorney-fuels-angry-backlash/article_e58cc9f8-50ac-54cb-b138-42242e1721a7.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article) [Man charged with hitting teen in downtown St. The tipping point was the case of Daniel Riley: a 21-year-old man accused of robbery who was still free on bond despite violating his bond dozens of times when he caused a crash this past weekend in downtown St. Louis mayor says Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner has ‘lost the trust of the people’](/news/local/govt-and-politics/st-louis-mayor-says-circuit-attorney-kim-gardner-has-lost-the-trust-of-the-people/article_e14f44aa-1a41-5e77-9bc8-807a0c5f6e56.html#tracking-source=mp-in-article) [Holleman: ‘Finger-pointing’ statement by St. Gardner spurned an ultimatum from Missouri’s attorney general on Thursday, declining to step down and claiming that calls for her resignation are a “political stunt.”

17-year-old Janae Edmondson visiting from Tennessee for a volleyball tournament was maimed downtown in a crash caused by a driver without a driver's license and ...

The driver of the SUV probably didn’t see her so the hole in the vehicle design slice may have played a role. The hole in the speed slice played a role here too. In all these cases the hole in the slice of transportation options lined up with the other ones. The hole in the land use slice really shows here, siting a daycare and school in such a dangerous place. The hole in the infrastructure slice is especially apparent. [drunk or not](https://www.motortrend.com/news/anti-drunk-driving-technology-mandated-infrastructure-bill/), an effort to shrink the hole in that slice of cheese. The driver didn’t have a driver’s license. For the crash downtown, we know one of the slices had a big hole in it – the Circuit Attorney’s incompetence meant no consequence for the numerous violations of the house arrest terms of the bond for the accused. They have been increasing, reducing visibility, and thus the hole in that slice is getting bigger. An example of a slice is the front-end height of vehicles. For comparison, the region’s GDP was [$151B](https://www.statista.com/statistics/183890/gdp-of-the-stlouis-metro-area/) in 2016. Traffic violence is top of mind again in the St.

Amid calls to resign and a legal filing to remove her from office, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner said Thursday that she has no intention of ...

Amid calls to resign and a legal filing to remove her from office, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner said Thursday that she has no intention of ...

ST. LOUIS — The downtown volleyball event attended by the Tennessee teen who was severely maimed in a crash Saturday represents a big chunk of St. Louis' ...

St. Louis Circuit Court judges on Thursday recused themselves from hearing the case brought by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey against the city's ...

She said the court had not yet responded to that request. If you're not inclined to accept that deal, we can enter a full argument on the hearing." "While it is true my office could have done more, to say we did nothing is not only disingenuous but is willfully ignorant of the reality of our court system," Gardner said. When asked why court records show no motions to revoke bond, Gardner said the requests were made orally, which she said is a normal practice. Louis Circuit Court, where Gardner serves as prosecutor, said the court's advisory committee has been put "on notice that any/all judges may be called to testify" in Bailey's case. Therefore, "an actual conflict exists for each judge," Hogan wrote.