St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner announced Thursday afternoon that she is stepping down from the office, effective June 1. The announcement comes as Gardner’s office has faced mounting pressure after contempt of court hearings, staff attorney resignations, and the handling of high-profile cases, as well as an ongoing effort to remove her from office by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey. Here's what local leaders have to say about the news of her impending departure. Full story: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/gardner-resignation-leaders-react/63-f00a758d-8970-4489-9df2-5028248012e7