Mary Fox

The State of Missouri flag waves outside the Mel Carnahan Courthouse on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in downtown St. Louis.

Kim Gardner's exit leaves others to repair a St. Louis criminal court system in shambles

Rachel Lippmann

Prosecutors, public defenders and others review the damage caused by the staffing crisis in the circuit attorney’s office and discuss how to move on after Kim Gardner leaves.

Mary Fox, the head of the Missouri State Public Defender's Office, poses for a portrait on Feb. 11, 2020.

Government, Politics & Issues

Mary Fox Talks About Leaving The Courtroom To Head Missouri’s Public Defender Office

Rachel Lippmann

After spending nearly 15 years in courtrooms as the lead public defender in St. Louis, Mary Fox has a new job.Last month, she became head of Missouri’s…

Government, Politics & Issues

State appeals court says defense attorneys must get some witness information

Rachel Lippmann

Both prosecutors and defense attorneys in St. Louis are applauding an appeals court ruling outlining what information must be provided to defense…

The agreement between the St. Louis County Family Court and the Justice Department, almost a year and a half in the making, is aimed at correcting violations in young people's due process and harsher treatment directed at black children.

Government, Politics & Issues

Obscure court rule pushed to forefront at forums on witness protection

Rachel Lippmann

Prosecutors in the city of St. Louis are taking their push to protect witness information to the public.The circuit attorney's office is holding a…