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politics3 years ago•13 min saved

The Rise and Fall of St. Louis' Reformist DA Kim Gardner.

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner, who promised criminal justice reform, is stepping down after six years in office. Her vision to reshape criminal justice faltered due to powerful enemies and self-inflicted wounds caused by her failures as a manager. Her inability to hire and keep qualified staff, avoid ethics violations, or land the explosive prosecutions she took on led to her downfall. Gardner instead places blame on St. Louis judges, police, and others who resisted her policy goals.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

#criminal-justice-reform #kimberly-gardner #management

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Soros-backed prosecutor Gardner resigns amid scandal and criticism.

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner, who was backed by billionaire George Soros, has resigned from her position amid a scandal and accusations of mishandling cases. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey had filed a petition to forcibly remove Gardner from her office over repeated instances where her office allegedly failed to enforce the law. Gardner's resignation is effective June 1, but Bailey still intends to move forward with his effort to remove her from office. Gardner has accused her critics of racism and sexism and has faced two contempt of court cases against her.

via New York Post |

#george-soros #kimberly-gardner #missouri

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Political Turmoil Surrounding Prosecutor Kim Gardner.

Missouri Senate leader Caleb Rowden said state lawmakers would likely drop attempts to replace Kimberly Gardner as St. Louis Circuit Attorney if the embattled prosecutor resigns. Republicans have queued up legislation taking aim at Gardner in a Senate committee scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday. Senate Minority Leader John Rizzo said he and Gardner have been discussing her resignation in the face of the GOP attempts to oust her. The Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys weighed in Thursday, saying Gardner’s office “desperately needs immediate organizational and leadership improvements to restore the office’s ability to fulfill its responsibilities.”

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

#kimberly-gardner #legislation #missouri

politics3 years ago•4 min saved

Missouri AG challenges Kim Gardner's enrollment at SLU nursing program.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed two subpoenas seeking all records tracking St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner's student schedule and clinical work in St. Louis University's nursing program. Bailey has called for Gardner's resignation, claiming that if she wants to be a nurse, she needs to cease pretending to be a prosecuting attorney. Gardner's office denies that enrollment in the program has hampered her work as the city's top prosecutor. Bailey's lawsuit focuses on Gardner's failure to prosecute cases by dismissing charges and allowing others to languish.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

#andrew-bailey #kimberly-gardner #lawsuit

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Kim Gardner fights back against political ouster attempt.

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner has accused Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey of exploiting tragedy for political gain and waging an unfounded campaign against her in his suit to remove her from office. Gardner's attorneys have asked the judge to dismiss the case, arguing that Bailey's petition is a gross power grab and an affront to the liberties of all Missourians. Bailey filed the petition in February, claiming that Gardner has failed to prosecute cases, hasn't kept victims informed, and took too long to review charging requests from police.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

#andrew-bailey #kimberly-gardner #lawsuit