Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens (R) has added a new lawyer to his defense team amid an expanding criminal probe, KMOV reported Monday.
The addition of former circuit judge Jack Garvey comes after reports that St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner has convened a grand jury. Garvey’s hiring is a possible sign that Greitens is preparing for a drawn-out investigation.
Gardner launched the probe last month after allegations emerged that Greitens blackmailed a woman with whom he carried out an extramarital affair. TPM reported that the woman also alleged Greitens slapped her.
Last week, two investigators with Gardner’s office reportedly questioned lawmakers at the Capitol. One said the investigators had asked about Greitens’ use of so-called “dark money” organizations that don’t disclose their donors, suggesting the probe may have expanded beyond its original focus.
Greitens, who was elected in 2016, has admitted to carrying out the 2015 relationship with the woman, whose name has not been made public. He has denied the blackmail and slapping allegations.
House Speaker Todd Richardson, House Minority Leader Gail McCann Beatty, Republican State Rep. Nate Walker, and Democratic State Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal are among those who have said they’ve been contacted by investigators.
One thing about the year of trumper’s
Lawyers are seriously getting an economic boost.
Gee bound up in legal trouble.
“Missouri Gov Adds New Lawyer Amid Expanding Criminal Probe.”
Yes, because nothing screams “I’m innocent” so much as adding to your legal team.
As a side note–I have read that this goober does not play nice with members of his own party. That has consequences in a place like Missouri.
Sow the wind, reap the whirlwind, Jackass.
Kim Gardner has struggled to find her footing in her job as prosecutor with significant defections from the most senior prosecutors in her office. Accusations of being in over her head in running the prosecutors office, and her ability to manage high profile prosecutions.
So don’t hold your breath that anything will come of this. But maybe this is the case she finds her footing.
Question-
Who is paying for his defense; is it the taxpayer?