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Public officials from the St. Louis region on Tuesday morning released a plan to reduce youth violence over the next three years.
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St. Louis court rejects gun court plan
The court en banc voted 16-11 on Monday to adopt a counterproposal in which gun cases would continue to be assigned to all trial judges.That plan is intended to move gun crimes to the top of the docket.
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Read More »Street performer comments sought
Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts and the American Civil Liberties Union-Eastern Missouri would like to hear from the community about St. Louis’ street performer permit and performance problems in other parts of the area.
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Read More »Grants will help ex-offenders re-enter the work force
Mayor Francis Slay and other officials will hold a press conference Tuesday morning to announce details of the grant awards.
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Read More »St. Louis mayor’s office investigating municipal court administrator
An official in St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay’s office confirmed a disciplinary investigation is being conducted of Municipal Court Administrator Catherine Ruggeri-Rea.
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Read More »Court affirms decision to demote former St. Louis fire chief
A Missouri appellate court upheld the decision of St. Louis officials to demote former St. Louis fire chief Sherman George after he ignored his boss's ultimatum to make promotions or be disciplined.
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Read More »Ex-fire chief’s appeal argued today
Former St. Louis fire Chief Sherman George was in court this morning, as his attorney asked a panel of appellate judges to overturn a Civil Service Commission's decision to demote the chief.
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Read More »No-show in municipal court will equal fine
The Board of Aldermen passed a bill today that makes failing to appear in municipal court a municipal violation, punishable by a fine of up to $500.
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Read More »Fire chief’s demotion upheld
A St. Louis Circuit judge has upheld the city's decision to demote an ex-fire chief. The St. Louis City Civil Service Commission first upheld Sherman George's demotion last August and George (pictured) appealed the commission's decision to the circuit court. Judge Robert Dierker affirmed the commission's decision on Friday and had asked the commission to supplement its findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding Sherman George's claims of racial discrimination and constructive discharge. The commission has 60 days to turn the decision over to the court.
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Read More »Judge upholds ex-fire chief’s demotion
A St. Louis Circuit Judge has upheld the city’s decision to demote an ex-fire chief. The St. Louis City Civil Service Commission first had upheld Sherman George’s demotion last August and George appealed the commission’s decision to the circuit court. ...
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Read More »Judges soft on crime?
Statistics show long sentences for violent offenders
St. Louis judges have for years endured criticism from politicians and police that they are too lenient with criminals, that people get a second chance when they don't deserve it or serve too brief a stint behind bars. Mayor Francis Slay for years laid part of the blame for St. Louis' high crime rate at the feet of the city's judges. But a Missouri Lawyers Weekly analysis shows the criticism is off target - at least with the most dangerous of felons.
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