Circuit Attorney says they’ve ‘reached a fair and just’ conclusion on Greitens’ pending charges

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner said Tuesday afternoon that she has met with Gov. Greitens’ defense team over the past several days and said they have “reached a fair and just resolution of the pending charges.”

A special prosecutor from Jackson County was investigating whether to charge Greitens again with invasion of privacy. That charge was dropped right before the trial began a few weeks ago.

Gov. Greitens still has a pending charge for computer tampering.

Here is her full statement:

“The last several months have been difficult for all Missourians, not just those of us embroiled in these legal matters. In January, I opened an investigation in search of the truth. I believe it is essential for residents of the City of St. Louis and our state to have confidence in their leaders. I know my decision to charge Mr. Greitens in February and March with two felonies was met with both praise and criticism. As a prosecutor, my decisions must be based upon facts and evidence, regardless of the position or power of the accused. While that may have been unpopular at times, that’s my job.

I have been in contact with the Governor’s defense team over the past several days. We have reached a fair and just resolution of the pending charges. We will provide more information tomorrow.

I want to thank the individuals who have cooperated with these investigations over the past few months in our search for the truth, particularly those who were willing to stand up to power regardless of how stormy some days were.”

The Jackson County prosecutor’s office said its investigation would be unimpeded by the governor’s decision.

“In the interest of pursing justice to its fullest lengths, we will continue until our work on the case is completed,” the statement said. “Specifically regarding any deals we made with Governor Greitens’ attorneys, no deals were made by my office. Our review of this case, as I have stated before, will be pursued without fear or favor. “

Bill Tackett, a former Cole County prosecutor, said a judge’s decision earlier on Tuesday put the pressure on Greitens to resign, or possibly face more felony charges. Judge Jon Beetem ordered A New Missouri, the nonprofit closely linked to Greitens, to disclose several pieces of information, including any communication and coordination with the Greitens administration. That information, Tackett said, could reveal violations of Missouri campaign finance and disclosure laws.

“That opens up a whole series of other felonies that potentially could happen including the U.S. Attorney and state prosecutors,” Tackett told ABC 17 News.