ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis has filed a motion to prevent the Board of Aldermen from intervening in the ongoing case regarding the appointment of a new sheriff, asserting that the Board is not a separate entity.
This legal battle arises following the removal of former Sheriff Alfred Montgomery, who was ousted last week due to misconduct and neglect of official duties.
The motion filed by the City of St. Louis claims that the Board of Aldermen is part of the city and thus lacks the authority to intervene in the current case concerning the sheriff’s appointment. Additionally, the city has initiated a lawsuit against the State of Missouri to clarify who holds the authority to appoint an interim sheriff…