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Hilton and Price Smith — Presiding Judge Bruce Hilton and 最新杏吧原创 County Prosecuting Attorney Melissa Price Smith pictured together in the county's grand jury room on Jan. 12, 2025.
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ST. LOUIS COUNTY 鈥� The county's presiding judge and prosecuting attorney on Monday announced the addition of a second grand jury so that more cases can be heard more quickly 鈥� a move that could eventually reduce numbers at the county's overpopulated jail.

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Melissa Price Smith sworn-in as new 最新杏吧原创 County prosecuting attorney, replacing Wesley Bell — 最新杏吧原创 County Prosecuting Attorney Melissa Price Smith talks to reporters after her swearing-in at the county courthouse on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.
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