People calling for the ouster of Ferguson city attorney Stephanie Karr chanted and carried signs in a protest that wound its way from the police department to Karr鈥檚 house Monday evening.
It was the very first day on the job for new police chief Delrish Moss. But it wasn't the first time Karr has been the subject of controversy.
A 2015 U.S. Department of Justice report highlighted issues around Karr's employment, finding that her additional work as a city prosecutor is a conflict. The city is
Some protesters said removing Karr from the prosecutor's role is a step in the right direction. But others, including Richard Buthod, want her out of Ferguson city government entirely.
鈥淪he is looking for 鈥� who knows what? Is it dollars in her pocket? Is it fame for herself? It鈥檚 certainly not justice in Ferguson,鈥� Buthod said.
The city of Ferguson did not returned our calls asking for a response.
Protestors against Karr joined another group who came to the police department for a different reason: to welcome Chief Moss.
Buthod said he鈥檚 also hopeful Moss will make a difference.
鈥淚鈥檓 hoping a new page has been turned,鈥� he said.
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