Disciplinary counsel recommends reprimand for St. Louis circuit attorney

CLAYTON, Mo. — A disciplinary hearing on misconduct charges against St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner’s handling of a 2018 criminal case against former Gov. Eric Greitens wrapped up within an hour Monday after Missouri's chief disciplinary counsel announced an agreement with the city's top prosecutor. As Monday's hearing began, Alan Pratzel, Missouri's chief disciplinary counsel, announced the "joint stipulation" that recommends a reprimand for Gardner. The amended case he filed was not immediately available. Gardner's agreement with Pratzel's office acknowledges mistakes in her o...