Soros-backed incompetent black prosecutor mired in scandal resigns from office

[Joe and the Suckano]

No more nigger DAs.

An embattled George Soros-bankrolled prosecutor in St. Louis resigned
Thursday amid a legal effort by Missouri's attorney general to fire her
for allegedly neglecting her duties.

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner, the city's top prosecutor, is
stepping down following repeated, bipartisan calls for her resignation
from officials across the state.

Gardner's office tweeted her resignation letter, which was addressed to
the people of St. Louis.

Gardner is one of the first progressive prosecutors whom Soros, a liberal
billionaire and Democrat mega-donor, bankrolled in 2016 and again for her
re-election in 2020. She announced last month that she would seek a third
term. Her resignation is effective June 1.

For years, Gardner's office has faced criticism for mishandling cases and
office dysfunction. The final straw for Missouri Attorney General Andrew
Bailey came in February, when a teenage volleyball player visiting St.
Louis with her team was struck by a car and lost both of her legs.

A man was charged in the crash with assault, armed criminal action and
operating a motor vehicle without a valid license. He was out on bond
awaiting trial for a separate armed robbery case despite violating the
terms of his bond several dozen times.

YET ANOTHER MISSOURI OFFICIAL MAY TAKE SOROS-BACKED PROSECUTOR TO COURT AS
MORE ASSISTANTS RESIGN

Gardner argued that her office had tried to put the suspect back in jail
but that a judge had denied their request. However, there are no court
records of her office — which is responsible for monitoring compliance
with bond conditions and revoking them when those terms are violated —
asking for his bond to be revoked, according to local reports.

In the wake of the incident, Bailey filed a petition quo warranto, the
legal mechanism under state statute that allows the attorney general to
remove a prosecutor who neglects the job's duties.

Bailey claims that nearly 12,000 criminal cases have been dismissed by
what he calls Gardner's failures. He also says more than 9,000 cases have
been thrown out as they had been about to go to trial, forcing judges to
dismiss more than 2,000 cases due to what Bailey described as a failure to
provide defendants with evidence and speedy trials.

JUDGE SHREDS SOROS-BACKED PROSECUTOR, MOVES TO HOLD HER IN CRIMINAL
CONTEMPT: ‘RUDDERLESS SHIP OF CHAOS‘

Despite Gardner's resignation, Bailey was unsatisfied, releasing a
statement calling on her to leave office immediately rather than wait
until the end of the month.

"There is absolutely no reason for the circuit attorney to remain in
office until June 1," he said. "We remain undeterred with our legal quest
to forcibly remove her from office. Every day she remains puts the city of
St. Louis in more danger. How many victims will there be between now and
June 1? How many defendants will have their constitutional rights
violated? How many cases will continue to go unprosecuted?"

Gardner had refused to leave office for months, calling Bailey's efforts a
political "witch hunt" and a form of "voter suppression." She also
suggested that racism and sexism are behind some of the criticism against
her.

A St. Louis judge had set a tentative trial date for Sept. 25 to hear
arguments from both sides.

Meanwhile, Gardner's office is facing two proceedings for contempt of
court after prosecutors failed to appear for multiple court dates. In one
contempt case, a Missouri judge said Gardner had "complete indifference
and a conscious disregard for the judicial process" and called her office
a "rudderless ship of chaos."

SOROS-BACKED PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE UNDER FIRE FOR MURDER CASE NO-SHOW AS
TRIAL SET FOR POTENTIAL REMOVAL

It's unclear if the contempt hearings will be dropped.

Several assistant prosecutors recently resigned from Garner's long
understaffed office, which has been plagued by persistent personnel issues
creating low morale and a dysfunctional working environment.

Gardner's tenure was riddled with allegations of misconduct and mishandled
cases long before her latest legal issues. In one case, she was publicly
reprimanded and fined by the Missouri Supreme Court.

More broadly, Gardner has been scrutinized for what critics have deemed
soft-on-crime policies.

Gardner was St. Louis' first Black chief prosecutor. Fox News Digital has
reached out to her office for comment.

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Post by Joe and the Suckano

No more nigger DAs.

An embattled George Soros-bankrolled prosecutor in St. Louis

No such thing as a "Soros-bankrolled" prosecutor.

[Joe and the Suckano]

Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out nigger!

ST. LOUIS – Many of Kim Gardner’s longtime supporters were disappointed at
the news of her resignation on Thursday, although some say they are not
surprised.

Reverand Darryl Gray, with the Baptist Ministers Union and Community
Justice Coalition, has been in the fight to defend Gardner from the
beginning of her battles.

“It’s disheartening. I wish that I could say that I’m surprised, but with
the barrage that was levied against her from day one,” he said. “The
exodus of prosecutors with the exclusion lists with the Greitens
trial—everything else—she had to deal with it, the reality became how much
more can you stand.”

Gray said the full court press by the legislature to give the governor the
power to appoint a special prosecutor was really the beginning of the end
for Gardner.

Prosecutor from Kim Gardner’s office dies on I-270
“The attorney general suing you, and then you’ve got the legislature
creating legislation to get rid of you. How much more is expected,” he
said. “I think today, once they realized that legislation could pass and a
special prosecutor could be created, it was more beneficial for the city.
I believe in her eyes to maintain that responsibility and authority in the
hands of St. Louisians versus the legislation that would put the
prosecutor’s office in the hands of Jeff City.”

Gray said most people didn’t understand their fight.

“Jefferson City or Washington, D.C., can’t come in and reverse the vote of
the people; that was our biggest issue,” he said. “It wasn’t about Kim
Gardner or Tishaura Jones or anybody else; it was this is who we elected,
so how dare you come in and try to take away our vote, and that was the
key part.”

“Now what we have to do, we have to appeal to the governor,” Gray said.
“He’s not going to appoint a Kim Gardner, but we hope that he won’t
appoint an Andrew Bailey.”

FOX 2 reached out to Gardner for a comment but was declined.

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[Joe and the Suckano]

One down, more worthless Democrats to go.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – After months of calls, requests, and demands for her
to resign, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is stepping down. Her
resignation is effective June 1.

Gardner, the city’s first African American chief prosecutor, announced her
resignation Thursday afternoon. “It is with a heavy heart but steadfast
resolve that I am resigning my position as your Circuit Attorney,
effective June 1st,” she says in a two-page letter.

Missouri officials and lawmakers have learned of this decision and are
weighing in on Gardner, who resigned following a series of legal battles.

Mike Parson – Missouri Governor
“Our office has officially been notified of the resignation of Circuit
Attorney Kim Gardner, effective June 1, 2023.

We fully understand the gravity of this situation and approach our duty to
appoint a replacement with the utmost seriousness. We will immediately
start the replacement process according to the Missouri Constitution and
Section 105.050, RSMo.

We are committed to finding a candidate who represents the community,
values public safety, and can help restore faith in the City’s criminal
justice system

Andrew Bailey – Missouri Attorney General
“There is absolutely no reason for the Circuit Attorney to remain in
office until June 1st. We remain undeterred with our legal quest to
forcibly remove her from office. Every day she remains puts the city of
St. Louis in more danger. How many victims will there be between now and
June 1st? How many defendants will have their constitutional rights
violated? How many cases will continue to go unprosecute.”

Bailey had filed a quo warranto lawsuit in an effort to remove Gardner
from office in February.

Tishaura Jones – St. Louis Mayor
“In February, I said Circuit Attorney Gardner should take accountability
for her office and do some soul-searching to determine whether or not she
wants to continue in her role. She has clearly taken that advice to heart
by offering her resignation.

“Circuit Attorney Gardner made history by becoming the first Black woman
to lead the office. There’s no doubt she has faced more obstacles than her
predecessors because of it. Our Circuit Attorney’s Office is a critical
public safety partner, and it must be managed and staffed effectively to
help protect constitutional rights and deliver justice.

“No one wanted to see the Circuit Attorney’s Office fail, and my
administration has reached out consistently to the Office to offer
assistance. We are hopeful that the governor will work with local leaders
to appoint a successor who reflects the values of communities across St.
Louis.

Wesley Bell – St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney
“Obviously, this was an incredibly difficult decision for Circuit Attorney
Gardner to make, and I wish her the best as she transitions into the next
chapter of her life and career.

“As many people and stakeholders who care about this region and our
collective safety understand, the Circuit Attorney’s Office is vital to a
thriving and safer St. Louis region. To that end, we stand ready to assist
our City of St. Louis family in any way we can.”

Mike Kehoe – Missouri Lt. Governor
“Kim Gardner’s decision to resign as the St. Louis Circuit Attorney is a
major step forward in restoring the rule of law in St. Louis. This is the
only decision she has made during her tenure with which I agree.

Dysfunction in the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s office, and Kim Gardner’s
unwillingness to take violent crime seriously, has hindered St. Louis for
years. This resignation is long overdue. Further, Kim Gardner should never
run for this office again.

I was born and raised in St. Louis and I know the opportunities the city
can provide. However, economic growth and success cannot take place in a
lawless environment. I will continue to work with law enforcement and
community leaders to help restore accountability and secure safety and
justice for the people of St. Louis.”

Missouri State Sen. John Rizzo (D-Jackson County)
Rizzo and Gardner had a phone call yesterday hinting that her resignation
could soon be coming.

“At that point, she decided it would be best for her, for the city of St.
Louis first and also for her personally after all the stuff she has been
through, to resign.”

This is a developing story. Check back for more reaction.

Missouri House Leadership – Speaker Dean Plocher
“We have achieved an important victory in restoring law and order in the
City of St. Louis with this resignation. Addressing the violent crime
crisis that has destabilized the St. Louis region has been one of our
highest priorities this session, which has included holding the Circuit
Attorney accountable for the willful neglect of her constitutional duties.
Members of the General Assembly brought much-needed pressure and filed
important legislation this session to force this debate and resignation.
State government will act when local government fails to secure the safety
of our communities and protect Missourians, which has been evident in the
City of St. Louis. Now is the time for local leadership to take
responsibility and take action to once again earn the trust of the people
and return St. Louis to the great city we all know it should be. It is
time to work together to restore accountability, deliver justice for
victims, stand with our brave men and women in law enforcement, and
restore the rule of law in the City of St. Louis.”

Judges of the 22nd Judicial Circuit of Missouri
“The judges of the 22nd Judicial Circuit in St. Louis remain committed to
serving the people of our great city and are ready to work with the next
Circuit Attorney. We hope St. Louis’ next Circuit Attorney is successful
in restoring stability to the Office and rebuilding its ranks with
experienced prosecutors.

However, the judges of the 22nd Judicial Circuit remain deeply concerned
about the high volume of serious criminal cases scheduled for trial in the
coming weeks without assigned prosecutors. We remain hopeful that
community stakeholders in the St. Louis region will work together to offer
support and assistance to the new Circuit Attorney as quickly as
possible.”

Jason Hall – CEO, Greater St. Louis, Inc.
“The announcement of resignation by Kim Gardner is long overdue. As we
have said for months, her incompetent management and unforgiveable
failures have made our community less safe and criminals more emboldened.
That combination failed the people who elected her and residents across
the St. Louis metro.

“Violent crime is one of the largest barriers to economic growth and
prosperity in our metro area. We hope new leadership in the Circuit
Attorney’s Office will bring clear focus on reducing violent crime,
ensuring justice, and rebuilding trust in the criminal justice system.

“We offer our support to Governor Parson as he makes the critical
selection of a replacement. We encourage him to appoint someone that can
rebuild the office of the Circuit Attorney and who will work with regional
leaders in the spirit of collaboration to develop a strategy to reduce
violent crime and help our metro move forward.”

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