Kim Gardner faces mounting challenges as she fights to keep her position as St. Louis Circuit Attorney.

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is defending herself against allegations of misconduct by shifting the blame onto her employees. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is attempting to remove Gardner from office, citing a pattern of mismanagement and mishandling of cases. Gardner argues that any alleged misconduct was the fault of her subordinates and that the case against her is an "ill-advised political stunt." The first hearing in the case is scheduled for April 18.