St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner steps down early

(NewsNation) — St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is leaving office early after having announced she would be retiring effective June 1.

Gardner came under fire after a car accident that cost a teenager both of her legs. The driver at fault was out on bond, but had multiple parole violations. Gardner claimed her office had requested the driver's bond be revoked, but a judge denied the motion.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey demanded Gardner's resignation in response to the crash, but she initially refused, stating voters could repl...