Embattled sheriff accused of witness retaliation cannot run his department from jail: Judge

A Missouri sheriff under federal indictment for allegedly abusing his office has been told he cannot run the department from jail .

St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery, 28, has been temporarily removed from office until his trial over whether he can serve begins on Nov. 18. The court's decision was hailed as a victory by Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, who has spearheaded efforts to remove Montgomery from office.

"Today's decision to remove Sheriff Montgomery from office until trial was the right call," Hanaway said in a statement. "A sheriff under federal indictment , facing a quo warranto proceeding, and sitting in jail cannot credibly lead a law enforcement agency."

"My office will continue pressing the case to ensure the Court grants the quo at trial on November 18," sh