Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has filed a petition seeking the immediate and permanent removal of Harrison County Clerk LeeAnn M. Miles following her arrest on two felony charges involving the alleged financial exploitation of an elderly resident and stealing.
The petition for a writ of quo warranto argues that Miles has forfeited her position under Missouri law because her incarceration prevents her from carrying out the responsibilities of county clerk, including election administration.
Hanaway said public office carries an obligation to uphold public trust and that officials accused of exploiting vulnerable residents must be held accountable. She criticized Miles’ alleged conduct and maintained that Harrison County residents deserve honest, dependable public service…