Show-Me STL Sheriff Showdown

Possibly a Missouri confrontation destined for the national news . . . Here's a quote that offers backstory on political flexing from both sides.

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is calling for St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery to resign immediately or be forced out of office.

Bailey said Montgomery must resign by noon Wednesday or face removal proceedings via a writ of quo warranto, which gives the attorney general or prosecuting attorney authority to intervene if an elected official is deemed to have acted inappropriately or illegally.

The attorney general accused Montgomery of misconduct and instability in a statement.

“Given the widely published and disturbing allegations, the Attorney General’s Office is prepared to act on behalf of the citizens of St. Louis,” Bailey wrote. “As the elected Sheriff of the City of St. Louis, he is legally and ethically responsible for the conduct of his office.”

At a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery said he wouldn't step down.

“Let me be very clear, very clear that I will not resign,” Montgomery said. “I was elected by the people of St. Louis to serve as their sheriff, and I intend to honor that commitment.”

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Missouri AG: St. Louis sheriff should resign - or be forced from office