The Attorney General of Missouri, Andrew Bailey, has filed a motion to remove Kim Gardner, the Circuit Attorney of St. Louis, from her position. The motion, filed in the Circuit Court of Cole County, alleges that Gardner has repeatedly violated state laws and has created a hostile work environment for her employees.

Bailey's motion cites several examples of Gardner's alleged misconduct, including the use of a private investigator to investigate Bailey's office, failure to disclose evidence to the defense in criminal cases, and false statements made in court filings. The motion also alleges that Gardner has retaliated against employees who have attempted to report her misconduct.

Bailey argues that Gardner's conduct has undermined public trust in the criminal justice system and has harmed the interests of the people of Missouri. He is seeking Gardner's removal from office and the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate her conduct.

Gardner has faced criticism in the past for her handling of high-profile cases, including the investigation into the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014. She has also been involved in a public dispute with the city's police department over the handling of criminal cases.

The motion to remove Gardner from office is the latest development in a long-standing dispute between Gardner and the state's Republican leadership. Gardner has accused the state of attempting to interfere with her work, while her critics argue that she has failed to effectively prosecute crime in St. Louis.