Embattled Soros-Backed St. Louis Prosecutor Sanctioned by Judge Amid New Complaints

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A St. Louis judge sanctioned St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardnerโ€™s office last week for allegedly withholding evidence in a double-murder case, while allowing the suspect out on bond, amid rising criticism about left-wing prosecutors allowing crime to flourish in major U.S. cities.

Alex Heflin, 23, was held without bond since January after he was initially charged with two counts of second-degree murder and armed criminal action, local media reported. But those charges were recently reduced to involuntary and voluntary manslaughter before he was released, while his April 17 trial has been postponed until June 12.

Judge Theresa Counts Burke ruled in favor of Heflinโ€™s lawyers after they filed a motion accusing a prosecutor under Gardner of violating discovery rules. They alleged that her office did not turn over evidence, including a 911 call recording and DNA evidence.

โ€œThe court finds that there have been repeated delays by the state in obtaining discovery and providing it to the defense,โ€ Burke wrote, according to local reports. โ€œThere has been a lack of diligence on the part of the state in following up and providing discovery to the defendant in a timely fashion. As a result of the stateโ€™s actions and lack of diligence, the court grants defendantโ€™s second motion for sanctions.โ€

Under Burkeโ€™s order, Heflin will have to remain on GPS monitoring. She also ordered the circuit attorneyโ€™s office to hand over their list of witnesses within 24 hours, provide DNA test results within 24 hours, or ask a crime lab for the DNA results.

The Epoch Times has contacted Gardnerโ€™s office for comment.

In a statement, Gardner said that it is working with police โ€œto bring justice on behalf of the people of the City of St. Louis, victims, and their families.โ€ It added that her office โ€œis dedicated to doing everything in its power to hold the defendant accountable โ€ฆ and will continue to work to ensure justice is served.

While the St. Louis Police Department did not comment on the case and said it is working with Garnderโ€™s office, theย St. Louis Police Officersโ€™ Association accused Gardner of misconduct.

Byย Jack Phillips

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