Kim Gardner steps down as St. Louis’ elected prosecutor 2 weeks sooner than planned
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Gardner, a Democrat, had been facing an ouster effort by Missouri's attorney general and was under scrutiny from Republican-led state lawmakers when she announced May 4 that she would resign, effective June 1.
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Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner announced Tuesday she would resign immediately — more than two weeks before the date she first said she planned to step down.
Embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, who this month announced she would resign effective June 1, says she is leaving office immediately, ending a turbulent tenure marked by frequent criticism, especially from Missouri’s Republican leaders.
Gardner, a Democrat, had been facing an ouster effort by Missouri's attorney general and was under scrutiny from Republican-led state lawmakers when she announced May 4 that she would resign, effective June 1.
Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner announced Tuesday she would resign immediately — more than two weeks before the date she first said she planned to step down.
The day after St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner resigned, Missouri Attorney General Andrew dismissed his office's lawsuit that attempted to force her from office.
