Missouri Attorney General

The legislation also gives the attorney general the ability to appeal preliminary injunctions on ongoing cases.

The lawsuit alleges that Starbucks setting goals for the representation of people of color and women in its workforce and leadership amounts to illegal discrimination.

In June, a judge overturned Hemme’s conviction for the 1980 murder of a librarian from St. Joseph, Missouri. After five months of legal battles, the same judge signed the final order granting her freedom.

In the end, the president-elect tapped Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to lead his Justice Department.

An August poll by SLU/YouGov has Republicans leading every statewide race for the Nov. 5 election.

Before deciding to run to become Missouri’s next Attorney General, Democrat Elad Gross says his prior experience working within that exact office is a reason he decided to run.

Meetings Bailey participated in seem to have violated the rules of professional conduct set out by the Missouri Supreme Court.

A deputy said given the Missouri Attorney General’s Office’s caseload, requiring Andrew Bailey to sit for a deposition could set a troubling precedent.

Will Scharf, an attorney for former President Donald Trump, left, is challenging Andrew Bailey, right, the current attorney general, as he seeks his first full term in the office.

Clay County Circuit Judge Karen Krauser ordered Attorney General Andrew Bailey to answer questions under oath over an apparent legal ethics breach.