Soros-Backed Prosecutor Faces Disciplinary Hearings, Could Lose Law License

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner faced disciplinary proceedings stemming from an ethics complaint filed against her, according to a case list (pdf) posted on a state website. Gardner, who was elected to her post with the help of billionaire liberal activist George Soros, will likely face a panel that will review the allegations against her. The Missouri Supreme Court would render the final verdict on what punishment, if any, Gardner will receive. It is unclear which allegations the disciplinary proceedings will address, but a statement by Gardner’s office provided to KMOV referenced the allegations against her lodged by former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens. “As the Circuit Attorney has repeatedly proven time after time, she has acted in full accordance with the law during the investigation into former Governor Greitens,” the statement says. “Despite several investigations attempting to uncover illegal wrongdoing by her office in this case, none has ever been …