Judge reprimanded for misconduct by Missouri Supreme Court
Kallie Cox//June 8, 2026//
A municipal judge for the city of St. Louis was reprimanded by the state’s highest court after admitting to misconduct.
Judge Richard T. King admitted to failing to abide by the continuing judicial education requirements in Rule 18.05 and waived his right to a hearing, according to the court.
In an order on June 2, King was reprimanded.
The case is: In re: The Honorable Richard T. King.
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