Editor’s note -This is the second story in a series of pieces trying to understand the challenges faced by Riverview. In our month-long investigation, First Alert 4 has spoken to over 30 people or organizations, ranging from current and former residents of Riverview, the FBI, former employees, government officials with St. Louis County and the State of Missouri and others with ties to the community.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) – Prior to the arrest of Riverview Mayor Michael Cornell Jr. on Jan. 15, First Alert 4 was investigating various claims made against the mayor, including several lawsuits naming him and the local government.
These lawsuits claim instances of inappropriate touching, wrongful termination of employees, endangering first responder response times and questionable legal documents sent by local leaders…