Christine Byers
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St. Louis, MO, United States
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Gardner asking judge whether former Greitens co-council can represent her during removal proceedings
Kim Gardner is asking a judge whether a high-profile Harvard law professor can represent her during Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s removal proceedings. → Read More
I-Team: A look into the criminal history of man accused of shooting 2 officers in Hermann, Missouri, killing 1 of them
Kenneth Lee Simpson has a criminal history dating to 2004, and it seems the walls were closing in on him when he allegedly opened fire on two deputies. → Read More
Chief trial assistant resigns from St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office
Marvin Teer joined St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner's Office in the fall of 2021. → Read More
'That is a card she should not attempt to play': Families in lawsuit seeking to remove St. Louis prosecutor from office react to racism claims
Their stories, first reported by the I-Team, now serve as part of the basis for a rare legal effort from Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to remove Gardner. → Read More
St. Louis judge slams prosecutors for conduct leading up to double homicide plea
Demariol Byrd took a plea deal moments before the trial was set to begin. → Read More
St. Louis juvenile authorities explain what's being done to stop escapes, releases following violent crimes
Repeated escapes, youth workers assaulted and juveniles given back to their parents after violent crimes. All are headlines from St. Louis' Juvenile Justice Center. → Read More
St. Louis police to get largest raises in 2 decades, new union contract
St. Louis Police Officers Association leaders estimate raises will cost the city at least $16 million. → Read More
New St. Louis police chief talks about his first month, what he plans to do in new job
Tracy answered questions ranging from his thoughts on embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, officer pay raises and the battle for state control. → Read More
Parents of volleyball player who lost legs in crash speak at suspect's detention hearing
Janae Edmondson's parents, who witnessed the crash, gave an emotional testimony in court on Tuesday. → Read More
Judge wants to know what's next for dozens of cases following St. Louis prosecutor's collapse in court
This was the attorney’s third medical incident in less than a year. → Read More
Former St. Louis police officer found not guilty of raping fellow officers
A St. Louis jury deliberated for 1 1/2 hours on the case. → Read More
Attorney for Hyundai, Kia drivers says software aimed at curbing thefts is 'too little too late'
Class action lawsuits against the automakers are piling up across the country. → Read More
Parents demand change after newly released police report sheds light on child's drowning death
“It’s really hard to not be angry at this because nothing is being done,” said Olga Mister. → Read More
Decision in Lamar Johnson case to be announced Tuesday
In a news release Friday, the St. Louis Circuit Court said Circuit Judge David Mason will provide a short summary of his decision in court on Valentine's Day. → Read More
Byers' Beat: An inside look at thousands of cases going nowhere in St. Louis
This week, a video that went viral of a woman going on a racist tirade and beating a neighbor’s door with a hammer thrust those backlogged cases into the spotlight. → Read More
St. Louis police recruit arrested, charged with stealing from beauty store
A St. Louis police recruit has been charged with stealing after St. Louis County police say she stole from a beauty store and hit the manager who tried to stop her. → Read More
Sources: Dan Isom to step down as interim public safety director in St. Louis, deputy fire chief to replace him
St. Louis' Interim Public Safety Director Dan Isom is stepping down after two years at the helm of arguably one of the city’s most important departments. → Read More
Exclusive: Former alderman opens up about bribery scandal that shook St. Louis
Jeffrey Boyd is headed to a minimum security penitentiary in Texarkana, Texas. Boyd said he was also dealing with some demons at the time of the crimes. → Read More
Woman suspected of shooting at police in downtown St. Louis charged with 2 felonies following early release
A 54-year-old woman who police say fired a shot at officers in downtown St. Louis Friday has been charged with two felonies three days after she was released. → Read More
Woman suspected of shooting at St. Louis officers released without charges
The woman was released from custody and she was not facing charges as of Monday. → Read More