St. Louis County prosecutor drops nepotism case against Councilman Dennis Hancock, who agreed to pay legal fees.

St. Louis County Prosecutor Melissa Price Smith dismissed the nepotism case against Councilman Dennis Hancock, who tried to hire his stepdaughter as a legislative aide. Hancock agreed to pay his legal fees and promised not to hire family members in the future. Price Smith cited issues with the prosecution and the cost to taxpayers, deciding not to force Hancock to leave office.

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