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Year in Review: Recapping St. Louis’ top criminal justice and city politics stories of 2017

St. Louis Public Radio reporter Rachel Lippmann discusses important criminal justice and city politics stories of 2017.
Lara Hamdan | St. Louis Public Radio
St. Louis Public Radio reporter Rachel Lippmann discusses important criminal justice and city politics stories of 2017.

On Wednesday’s St. Louis on the Air, we did a year-in-review of the top criminal justice and city politics stories in 2017. Joining host Don Marsh for the discussion was St. Louis Public Radio reporter Rachel Lippmann.

Lippmann said an important story in her beat was the election of Mayor Lyda Krewson.

“She is the first woman mayor in the history of the City of St. Louis … [and that] has led to some changes even within the criminal justice area,” Lippmann said.

Lippmann said the protests following the Stockley verdict were another important story since they challenged Mayor Krewson and the community as a whole. The ACLU filed a lawsuit stating the police’s tactics were unconstitutional.

“I think given the current political climate and the current head of the Department of Justice, this ACLU lawsuit may end up having the greater impact,” she said.

Other top criminal justice and city politics stories:

Listen for their full discussion and analysis here:
 

St. Louis on the Air brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region. St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh and producers Mary EdwardsAlex Heuer and Lara Hamdan give you the information you need to make informed decisions and stay in touch with our diverse and vibrant St. Louis region.

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Lara is the Engagement Editor at St. Louis Public Radio.