Kim Gardner's Resignation Sparks Controversy and Criticism in Missouri
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St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner defended her record and lashed out at her critics in a closed-door meeting with supporters after announcing her resignation. She cast herself as a reformer who tried to hold police officers accountable and offer second chances to deserving defendants. Gardner blamed police for issues with turning over evidence and mayors for defunding her office, leaving her with a "bubblegum budget" bereft of essential tools to do the job. She also disputed assertions made by other prosecutors that she refused offers of help to clear the backlog of cases.
- Kim Gardner lashes out at critics, defends record in meeting with supporters St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- Missouri officials, lawmakers react to Kim Gardner's resignation FOX 2 St. Louis
- Prosecutor in Janae Edmondson case gives up post after calls to resign WTVC
- Messenger: Picking up the pieces from Kim Gardner's tragic fall is St. Louis' next challenge St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- Editorial: Gardner's downfall was her own doing, try as she so often did to blame others St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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