'I will not allow my office to be used to settle political scores': County prosecutor's office drops nepotism case against councilman
The prosecutor said "evidentiary, legal and ethical issues" would impede a further case against councilman Dennis Hancock.
St. Louis County to pay $500,000 to settle lawsuit against Wesley Bell’s office
Settlement finalized Friday on suit by former prosecutor Susan Petersen, who claimed Bell discriminated against her because of her age, race and gender.
County prosecutor's office drops nepotism case against councilman
Less than a month into office, St. Louis County Prosecutor Melissa Price Smith announced Friday she reached a settlement in a nepotism case filed by her predecessor Wesley Bell.
St. Louis County prosecuting attorney settles county council nepotism case
St. Louis County's prosecuting attorney has settled the case of nepotism against County Councilman Dennis Hancock, according to officials.
Prosecutor dismisses nepotism case against St. Louis County councilman
CLAYTON — St. Louis County's chief prosecutor on Friday dismissed a nepotism case against a county councilman, citing problems with the prosecution, and declaring she would not be used to "settle political scores."
St. Louis County Prosecutor's Office reach settlement with Dennis Hancock over nepotism case
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced on Friday that they have reached a settlement with County Councilman Dennis Hancock in a nepotism case.
Settlement reached in St. Louis County Councilmember nepotism case
A settlement has been reached Friday in a case of nepotism brought against St. Louis County Councilmember Dennis Hancock.
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