A Missouri judge is advancing an “indirect criminal contempt” allegation against St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner and one of her assistants. On April 27, Circuit Judge Michael Noble conducted a 30-minute hearing to address why Gardner and Assistant Circuit Attorney Chris Desilets failed to attend two proceedings in a case involving the wounding of an…
Judge Accuses No-Show Missouri Prosecutor of Contempt, Calls Office ‘A Rudderless Ship of Chaos’
April 28, 2023
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Missouri House Fails to Pass Bill Reinstating Presidential Primary
A bill that would have reinstated Missouri’s presidential primary failed to pass in the state House of Representatives on April 26. State Rep. Rudy Veit, a Republican, told The Epoch Times that his bill was written to restore the presidential primary that was eliminated last year. “I strongly believe that people should have the right…
Missouri AG, Whistleblower’s Lawyers Dispute Transgender Youth Clinic’s ‘Internal Review’
April 25, 2023
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A Missouri transgender clinic says an internal review found that staff treated gender-confused youths ethically and didn’t cause harm, calling a whistleblower’s allegations “unsubstantiated.” But the whistleblower’s lawyers and the Missouri attorney general dispute that conclusion, saying they remain concerned about practices at the Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. “The transgender…
Missouri Chiropractor Accused of Fraudulent Promotion of Vitamins During Pandemic
A licensed Missouri chiropractor facing more than $500 billion in penalties for alleged false advertising of health supplements during the COVID pandemic says he plans to go to trial in August despite settlement offers from the government. “I don’t care what amount of money they offer. I’m not interested in that at all,” Dr. Eric…
Kansas City Homeowner Pleads Not Guilty to Assault in Shooting of Black Teen
April 20, 2023
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LIBERTY, Missouri—An 84-year-old white man charged in the shooting and wounding of a Black teenager who mistakenly walked up to the man’s house in Kansas City pleaded not guilty to felony charges on Wednesday during his first court appearance in the case. Andrew Lester would face a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted…
Kansas City Homeowner Pleads Not Guilty to Assault in Shooting of Teen
April 20, 2023
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LIBERTY, Missouri—An 84-year-old white man charged in the shooting and wounding of a black teenager who mistakenly walked up to the man’s house in Kansas City pleaded not guilty to felony charges on Wednesday during his first court appearance in the case. Andrew Lester would face a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted…
Kansas City Homeowner Charged in Shooting of Teen Released on Bond
April 19, 2023
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An 84-year-old white man charged in the shooting and wounding of a black teenager who mistakenly walked up to the man’s house in Kansas City surrendered to police, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said on Tuesday, but was freed on bond within a few hours. Andrew Lester had been charged a day earlier with first-degree…
Teen Shot After Going to Wrong Address
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—An 84-year-old man in Kansas City, Missouri, was charged Monday with first-degree assault for shooting a teen who mistakenly went to the man’s home to pick up his younger brothers. Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said at a news conference that there was a “racial component” Thursday night when Andrew Lester twice shot 16-year-old…
For First Time in US, State Restricts Gender-Transitioning of Adults and Minors; Missouri Ignites Firestorm
April 15, 2023
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Some say a new emergency rule in Missouri could, in effect, block gender-transitioning medical procedures for many adults and children in that state. Attorney General Andrew Bailey says he crafted the new rule, believed to be the first in the nation, to protect patients from “deceptive” business practices surrounding transgender procedures. But the measure sparked…
Soros-Backed Prosecutor Fights Attempt to Oust Her From Office
April 12, 2023
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A Missouri prosecutor wants a judge to toss out the state attorney general’s unusual attempt to oust her from her elected position. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner, who is accused of office mismanagement and lax law enforcement, on April 11 filed a motion to dismiss Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s petition asking a judge to…
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