JEFFERSON CITY — State law enforcement agencies, crime labs, and hospitals identified a total of 5,424 untested sexual assault kits, or “rape kits,” according to a report released Monday by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office. Attorney General Josh Hawley announced […]
Hawley sues North County developer for tax credit fraud
ST. LOUIS — Just one day after the city of St. Louis broke off its tax credit deal with St. Louis Developer Paul McKee and his company Northside Regeneration, LLC, the state’s attorney general filed a lawsuit against him. Missouri Attorney General Josh […]
Judge denies Planned Parenthood request for injunction, medication abortions still limited in Show-Me State
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Planned Parenthood will not be allowed to provide medication-induced abortions at the Springfield or Columbia clinics housed in Missouri, as per a Monday ruling from a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips denied a request […]
Ashcroft, Hawley to join Missouri dairy farmers for June Dairy Month celebration
CONWAY, Mo. — Two statewide elected officials are scheduled to join Missouri’s dairy producers, their families, and allied industries on June 8 to celebrate June Dairy Month. Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and Attorney General Josh Hawley will be special […]
AGO: Unredacted Stipulation constitutes an open record under the Sunshine Law
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The full, unredacted version of the agreement St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner struck with then-Gov. Eric Greitens is an open record under the Sunshine Law, Missouri Attorney General’s Office said on Tuesday. The statement came […]
St. Louis County attorneys remain persistent in Confide lawsuit against former Gov. Eric Greitens
Though he officially vacated the office of governor Friday, Eric Greitens’ legal troubles are far from over. Two St. Louis County attorneys are pushing forward on what they say is the now former governor’s violation of the state’s open records […]
Hawley says Governor’s office has no authority to hire impeachment attorneys, Greitens spokesman disagrees
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Attorney General Josh Hawley has some thoughts on the hiring of taxpayer-funded attorneys to defend Governor Eric Greitens’ Office in impeachment proceedings. In a letter to State Auditor Nicole Galloway, Hawley said that the Governor’s Office […]
Cole County prosecutor will not file criminal charges against Greitens
The Cole County prosecutor announced Friday he would not file criminal charges against Governor Eric Greitens after being contacted by Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley’s office. In a press release, Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Mark A. Richardson said he would […]
Judge denies Greitens’ restraining order against Hawley
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Cole County judge has permanently denied Governor Eric Greitens’ request for a restraining order against Attorney General Josh Hawley. In a two-page judgment issued Friday afternoon, Judge Jon Beetem said Greitens “failed to state a […]
A recap on where things are and what’s ahead after a tumultuous week for embattled Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens
As the deadline to charge Governor Eric Greitens with another felony looms, all eyes will be on the Carnahan Courthouse in downtown St. Louis Friday. St. Louis Circuit Judge Rex Burlison on Thursday denied a motion to dismiss the felony […]