Eric Greitens

House panel probing governor questions publisher's access to $120,000

Jo Mannies

Newspaper publisher Scott Faughn emphasized repeatedly to a state House committee that he used his own $120,000 to pay a lawyer — in cash — for a…

Gov. Eric Greitens, at top left, faces a state House committee investigation led by Jay Barnes, at bottom left. The other committee members at at right.

House panel won’t allow cross-examination by governor’s attorneys

Jo Mannies

The Missouri House committee investigating allegations against Gov. Eric Greitens has rejected his lawyers’ request that they be allowed to cross-examine…

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, center, in an April photo announcing murder charges in a case that crossed the state line.

What Jackson County Prosecutor's Record Says About How She Will Approach Greitens Case

Peggy Lowe

On a bitter cold January day in 2014, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker met a crowd of cameras, microphones and shouting reporters on the...

Rep. Stacey Newman (left) and St. Louis circuit attorney Jennifer Joyce (center) listen to Jackson County prosecutor Jean Peters Baker as Baker announces her support for Newman's legislation on February 29, 2016.

Government, Politics & Issues

Greitens attorney on special prosecutor appointment: Fresh "set of eyes" is a good thing

Jason Rosenbaum

An attorney for Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens believes a special prosecutor won’t end up charging the GOP chief executive with any crimes.This comes as…

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens helped engineer a freeze on low-income housing tax credits. And that decision is likely to stand unless the legislature makes substantial changes to the program.

Government, Politics & Issues

Woman in Greitens scandal says she’s been used

Jason Rosenbaum

The woman at the center of a scandal that has rocked Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has spoken out publicly for the first time, saying she’s been dragged…

Gov. Eric Greitens makes a statement to reporters after his invasion of privacy case was dropped in this on May 14, 2018 file photo.

Government, Politics & Issues

Kansas City-area prosecutor takes over Greitens case

Jason Rosenbaum

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker will serve as a special prosecutor in the invasion of privacy case against Missouri Gov. Eric GreitensThe move…

Government, Politics & Issues

Missouri’s special session underway, here’s what to expect

Marshall Griffin

(Updated at 10:22 p.m. May 18 with the latest on the special session.) Missouri’s special legislative session to consider whether to impeach Gov. Eric…

Former Gov. Eric Greitens walks away from a gaggle reporters on the courthouse steps after making a statement.

Government, Politics & Issues

Politically Speaking: With one trial out of view, Greitens turns attention to impeachment fight

Jason Rosenbaum

On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, St. Louis Public Radio’s Jason Rosenbaum, Rachel Lippmann and Jo Mannies detail a dramatic week in Missouri…

Catherine Hanaway looks on as Eric Greitens speaks at St. Louis Public Radio's GOP gubernatorial candidate debate.

Government, Politics & Issues

Once a rival, Hanaway details why she signed onto Greitens’ legal team

Jason Rosenbaum

On the surface, it may seem odd that Catherine Hanaway decided to join Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens’ flourishing legal team.The former House speaker and…

Gubernatorial candidate Eric Greitens looks at his ballot before sitting down to vote at the St. Louis Public Library in the Central West End on Tuesday.

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Cole County prosecutor won’t charge Greitens over campaign finance reports

Jason Rosenbaum

Cole County Prosecutor Mark Richardson announced he will not charge Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens for filing false campaign finance reports.It’s a situation…