Judge Delivers Verdict in Contentious Carthage Mayoral Impeachment Case
Carthage, Missouri – A recent court ruling has positioned the ongoing legal battle over the impeachment proceedings against Carthage’s mayor under heightened public scrutiny. Circuit Judge David Mouton dismissed the city’s request to hasten the impeachment of Mayor Cole, marking a significant moment in this escalating civic conflict. The backdrop to the legal dispute is formed by accusations laid down by several Carthage city council members. They allege that Mayor Cole committed multiple acts of misconduct, primarily focusing on the alleged abuse of his official position for personal financial gain. Specifically, they accuse him of … Read more