She announced in early May she was stepping down amid accusations by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey that she had neglected the duties of her office. Gardner initially planned to resign on June 1. She said they hope in the next few days to get an accurate assessment of caseloads and the number of cases that the office is handling. Louis Wednesday and they’re going to assess and talk with employees. Kelli Jones told News 4 that Judge Corrigan and Rodriguez will be in St. Louis Police Department “make sure we’re holding wrongdoers accountable starting now.” He also said Corrigan will be in contact with the St. Deputy Attorney General Judge Bill Corrigan and his team will “immediately receive referrals from police and start the process of clearing the backlogs of cases” until a new Circuit Attorney is appointed, Bailey said.īailey told News 4 that Corrigan has received appointment paperwork from the governor and has been in contact with the circuit court.
Parson said he will pick Gardner’s replacement by Friday, and that the Missouri Attorney General’s Office would assist in the interim. Nick Dunne, Public Information Officer for the St. We remain ready to support the Circuit Attorney’s Office through this transition. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell for his willingness to extend assistance in the interim. Louis’ elected and community leaders as he makes this critical decision, as well as St. Mayor Jones appreciates Governor Parson’s commitment to engaging St.
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