John Torbitzky News Today

Three state appellate judges were named finalists for the open Missouri Supreme Court seat.

Twenty-three candidates filed paperwork to become Missouris newest Supreme Court judge.

ST. LOUIS—Kimberly M. Gardner, the embattled St. Louis circuit attorney who had been accused of failing to perform her duties, has resigned effective June 1. Gardner posted her letter of resignation on Twitter on May 4, two days after visiting judge John Torbitzky ordered seven out of 10 claims filed against her by Missouri Attorney […]

“Embattled” is a word that multiple news stories have used to describe St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, who announced her resignation Thursday, after she was accused of mismanaging her office by the state attorney general and contempt of court by a frustrated judge.

Andrew Bailey said too many cases, including homicides, are not being prosecuted by an understaffed office.

The news that Gardner is taking nursing classes could buttress Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s efforts to oust the Democratic official.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Wednesday accused St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner of neglecting her duties as a prosecutor while she took nursing classes.

Attempt To Remove Soros-Backed Prosecutor Moves Forward; She Vows To Fight Witch Hunt Authored by Janice Hisle via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Days…

Judge John Torbitzky of the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District issued several orders in the case of Kimberly Gardner, forcing the embattled attorney to turn over records relating to her work as a nurse.

The past week hasnt been such a great one for St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner.