St. Louis County Council requests investigation of prosecuting attorney's office during Wesley Bell's tenure
The council is asking the state auditor to look into concerns of credit card use, travel expenses and mishandling of Sunshine Law requests.
Councilman calls for audit of St. Louis County prosecuting attorney's office
Councilman Mark Harder, a Republican from Ballwin, said he's suspicious of some spending and moonlighting practices in the office under former prosecuting attorney Wesley Bell.
Appeal Pending: Governor's Selected Candidate Sworn Into St. Louis County Prosecutor's Office
Melissa Price Smith has worked in the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's office since 2008, where she served as assistant prosecuting attorney and supervisor of the office's sexual assault and child abuse team.
St. Louis County’s new prosecutor to tackle crime rate, budget issues and take politics out of the office
Melissa Price Smith officially stepped into the role as St. Louis County’s new prosecuting attorney this week, but she’s been a member of the office since 2008
Wesley Bell renews push to oust St. Louis County councilman who hired stepdaughter
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell also points to what he describes as a government cover-up that included possible grand jury leaks and illegal document tampering.
New St. Louis County prosecutor dismisses charges against county clerk in nepotism case
On St. Louis County Prosecutor Melissa Price Smith's first day, she agreed to dismiss the case her predecessor filed against Diann Valenti.
Wesley Bell refiles petition to remove St. Louis County Councilman Dennis Hancock over nepotism hire
Bell said Hancock engaged in a coverup to avoid the punishment for Missouri's nepotism law, which requires an elected official to forfeit their office.
Wesley Bell pushes to remove St. Louis County Councilman Dennis Hancock over nepotism and coverup
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office is pushing to remove county councilman Dennis Hancock from office over allegations of nepotism and an ensuing coverup.
Appeals court rules on St. Louis County prosecuting attorney appointment
A state appeals court ruled on who can appoint the St. Louis County prosecuting attorney, ending a month-long legal battle.
St. Louis County Councilman wants 'accountability back' in County Executive Office
The St. Louis County Council is exploring new ways to deal with the St. Louis County Executive’s Office, including the ability to remove Dr. Sam Page from office.
House Democratic rising stars to watch in 2025
Eight new and current Democrats will be the voices and faces of the party with the weight of a GOP trifecta on their ...
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Appeals court says Parson can appoint Bell’s successor as St. Louis County prosecutor
Attorneys for St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and Gov. Mike Parson have been in court to determine who gets to appoint ...
Charges dropped against St. Louis County clerk in nepotism cover-up allegations
A St. Louis County grand jury decided not to proceed with any charges against St. Louis County Clerk Diann Valenti Friday ...