St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner misused $5,004.33 for personal legal fees, entering a pretrial diversion program.
Former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner admitted to misusing $5,004.33 in public funds to reimburse herself for personal legal fees. She directed her staff to issue checks from the Contingent Fund Account, which is designated for prosecution expenses. Gardner entered a pretrial diversion program, requiring her to avoid legal issues and repay the misused funds over 18 months to avoid formal prosecution.
October 23, 2024
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