Missouri Republican Power Moves Against STL's Kim Garnder Cont'd

A quick update regarding an ongoing political slap fight over power, authority and professional conduct.

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According to Missouri court records, special Judge John Torbitzky dismissed the motion Tuesday. This allows a quo warranto lawsuit against Gardner to advance to trail.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey originally filed a writ of quo warranto against Gardner on Feb. 23, accusing her of neglecting her duties as circuit attorney. He amended his petition last month to include additional allegations of neglect.

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Judge denies Kim Gardner's motion to dismiss Missouri AG case

ST. LOUIS - A judge denied a motion from St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner to dismiss the Missouri attorney general's case that attempts to remove her from office. According to Missouri court records, special Judge John Torbitzky dismissed the motion Tuesday. This allows a quo warranto lawsuit against Gardner to advance to trail.


Yet another Missouri official may take Soros-backed prosecutor to court as more assistants resign

A George Soros-bankrolled prosecutor in St. Louis already facing a legal effort by Missouri's attorney general to fire her for allegedly neglecting her duties may soon be hit with a separate lawsuit from another top state official as her office struggles to carry out basic tasks amid a striking wave of staff resignations.


'The time for delay is over': Missouri AG argues Gardner has failed to turn over documents

In a 77-page filing, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey accuses St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner of employing disbarred attorney. ST. LOUIS - After 60 days, five pleadings, four meetings and one hearing, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner's Office has not produced a single document to Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's Office seeking to oust her, according to court documents filed late Monday.

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