Court filing
Exhibit 2: Citizen and Official Public Statements — United States v. Lewis Reed (E.D. Mo.)
Filed November 29, 2022 in United States v. Lewis Reed; one of 2 filings from this case.
Record facts
| Court | United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri |
|---|---|
| Filed | 2022-11-29 |
United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri · No. 4:22-cr-00297-SRC · Doc. 104-2 · 2022-11-29 · Docket on CourtListener
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4:22-CR-00296-SRC 4:22-CR-00297-SRC CITIZEN AND ELECTED OFFICIAL PUBLIC STATEMENTS Tishaura Jones, Mayor of the City of St. Louis: “The troubling charges brought by the U.S. Attorney pull back the curtain to highlight how those elected may exploit our city for their own benefit and profit. St. Louisans deserve better, and I am committed to working alongside fellow leaders to begin the difficult process of restoring trust and integrity in our City Government.” “The self-dealing and corruption outlined in federal indictments…is completely unacceptable. These serious charges prevented them from doing the jobs they were elected to do….The trust we hold as elected officials is fragile, and that confidence has been shattered by these troubling corruption charges against three former City leaders.” “No one wins in this situation. When politicians break the law to serve themselves instead of the people they were elected to serve, everyone loses.” Darlene Green, Comptroller, City of St. Louis: “Comptroller Darlene Green is saddened and disappointed by the actions asserted in today’s Indictment. Comptroller Green believes St. Louis City residents deserve elected officials who look out for the peoples’ interests.” Cara Spencer, Alderman of the 20th Ward, City of St. Louis: “Like many St. Louisans, I read with disgust and horror the Indictment of three members of the Board of Aldermen….Serving in elected office is both an honor and a privilege and corruption is the ultimate betrayal of public trust – the foundation of a governed civilization. A society needs to be able to trust its elected government to succeed. And we must hold leaders to the highest account.“ Case: 4:22-cr-00297-SRC Doc. #: 104-2 Filed: 11/29/22 Page: 1 of 8 PageID #: 618 2 Meghan Green, then Alderman of the 15th Ward, City of St. Louis: “My first reaction was sadness, sadness for our City. …the people who suffer most through issues like this are the residents.” “Taken together, the charges and the conversations threaten the legitimacy of the entire legislative process.” Anne Schweitzer, Alderman of the 13th Ward, City of St. Louis: “We must rebuild public trust, and we can’t do it without acknowledging the gravity of the situation.” “Regardless of the outcome of the case, their words show malice and contempt for our City, constituents, and colleagues. There is no place for that on our Board.” Bill Stephens, Alderman of the 12th Ward, City of St. Louis: “There has been real damage inflicted upon our legislative body since this news shook our City. This Indictment has given the citizens no reason to trust in their government….” “There’s 66 pages of reasons why you should not trust your legislative branch of government at the moment” (referring to the Indictment against the three Defendants). Dan Guenther, Alderman of the 9th Ward, City of St. Louis: “…in light of the serious nature of the allegations filed against [Lewis Reed], and the distrust of local government that has followed, I am joining the call for your immediate resignation. These charges cast a dark shadow over every decision you have made as a leader of the Board of Alderman and rightfully call into question your ability to lead us now.” Case: 4:22-cr-00297-SRC Doc. #: 104-2 Filed: 11/29/22 Page: 2 of 8 PageID #: 619 Annie Rice, Alderman of the 8th Ward, City of St. Louis: “The Court process will play out but the public trust is already gone.” “…the City deserves to be able to move forward as best as possible without the shadow of corruption over all of our financial and legislative actions.” Jack Coatar, Alderman of the 7th Ward, City of St. Louis: “Lewis Reed, Jeffrey Boyd, and John Collins-Muhammad abused their offices and violated the public trust. I share in the disgust and disappointment so many of us feel as a result of their abused behavior. St. Louisans deserve honest, ethical, effective leadership. Rasheen Aldridge, Missouri District 78 Representative: “Our City deserves to have trust and integrity restored.” St. Louis Young Democrats: “The people of St. Louis deserve leaders who are not indicted for corruption and bribes. Our communities demand clear and trustworthy public servants. Not self-servants.” St. Louis City Democratic Central Committee: “The St. Louis City Democratic Central Committee is saddened, shocked and disappointed to learn of the extremely troubling allegations resulting in federal indictments against former members of the St. Louis Board of Alderman. The criminal allegations have created a cloud of mistrust over our entire City and has further compromised the community’s faith in its governmental representation at all levels.” Case: 4:22-cr-00297-SRC Doc. #: 104-2 Filed: 11/29/22 Page: 3 of 8 PageID #: 620 Case: 4:22-cr-00297-SRC Doc. #: 104-2 Filed: 11/29/22 Page: 4 of 8 PageID #: 621 Case: 4:22-cr-00297-SRC Doc. #: 104-2 Filed: 11/29/22 Page: 5 of 8 PageID #: 622 Case: 4:22-cr-00297-SRC Doc. #: 104-2 Filed: 11/29/22 Page: 6 of 8 PageID #: 623 Case: 4:22-cr-00297-SRC Doc. #: 104-2 Filed: 11/29/22 Page: 7 of 8 PageID #: 624 Case: 4:22-cr-00297-SRC Doc. #: 104-2 Filed: 11/29/22 Page: 8 of 8 PageID #: 625
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