Embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, who had announced she would resign effective June 1, said Tuesday she is leaving office immediately, and that the St. Louis County prosecutor will take over until the Missouri governor appoints her replacement.
A statement from Gardner’s office said she has been working with St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell on the transition plan “to prioritize public safety.” It didn’t explain why the transition was happening sooner than expected.
