Power struggle over St. Louis County prosecutor appointment
The battle over who gets to appoint St. Louis County’s next prosecuting attorney is pitting the governor, the county council, and the county executive against each other.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The battle over who gets to appoint St. Louis County’s next prosecuting attorney is pitting the governor, the county council, and the county executive against each other.
The county executive’s recent announcement of his appointment for an interim prosecuting attorney to replace outgoing prosecuting attorney Wesley Bell has sparked a political firestorm and a legal battle.
The news comes as Republican Gov. Mike Parson said he will announce his own appointment for the position Thursday.
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