US Edition'Resign, or Face Removal': Missouri AG Tells St. Louis Sheriff Surrounded by Controversy to Quit
- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has set a deadline for St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery to step down by Wednesday at noon, warning that failure to do so will result in legal action to remove him from office through a writ of quo warranto.
- Bailey made this demand following numerous allegations against Montgomery involving improper handling of funds, inappropriate behavior at work, overstepping his official responsibilities, and failing to perform his duties effectively since assuming office in January.
- Montgomery, who secured his position in a contentious election last year and took office in January, declined to step down, denied any misconduct, and departed after delivering a prepared statement without responding to questions.
- Bailey stated that there is enough evidence to proceed and intends to request the court to speed up removal proceedings if Montgomery does not step down as demanded.
- If Montgomery stays in office, a legal battle will follow that highlights concerns over his leadership and continues to erode public trust in the sheriff's department.
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St Louis Post-Dispatch
World NewsMissouri AG tells St. Louis sheriff to resign or face removal. Sheriff declines.
Alfred Montgomery said late Tuesday he would not resign. “I have not been found guilty of any wrongdoing,” he said at a late afternoon courthouse press conference.
Attorney General calls on Sheriff Alfred Montgomery to resign or be removed
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is demanding embattled Sheriff Alfred Montgomery resign from office by noon Wednesday or face removal. Sheriff Montgomery says he will not resign.
Missouri AG calls on St. Louis Sheriff to resign by Wednesday or face removal
ST. LOUIS - Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has given St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery an ultimatum: Resign by noon Wednesday or face removal proceedings. Bailey made this announcement Tuesday around noon via social media platform X. It reads: "THE PEOPLE OF STL HAVE ENDURED ENOUGH I am giving St. Louis Sheriff Montgomery until noon tomorrow to resign or face immediate removal proceedings. We must restore the rule of law in St. Louis.…
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