Kim Gardner responds to criticism over suspected looters being released from jail

According to KMOV4 

ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) — Police confirmed that the 36 people arrested Sunday and Monday night for rioting and looting have all been released from custody.

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt blames Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner. Gardner’s office said they still need essential evidence from police.

Schmitt tweeted about alleged looters and rioters being released from jail without charges being filed.

“In a stunning development, our office has learned that every single one of the St. Louis looters and rioters arrested were released back onto the streets by local prosecutor Kim Gardner,” read Schmitt’s tweet Wednesday morning.

In a statement, the Circuit Attorney’s Office said:

“A few cases involving stealing and looting incidents were referred to our office. In an effort to hold the offenders accountable, we need essential evidence from the police. These matters remain under investigation.”

According to St. Louis police, two of the 36 arrested were released on summonses, and the remaining charges have been deemed either ‘pending application of warrant’ or ‘refused’ for police follow up.
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