The third day of the trial that could oust St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery kicked off Friday with concerns from Circuit Judge Steven R. Ohmer when the state asked to admit federal records as exhibits.

“He does not need to put that in evidence,” said sheriff’s staff attorney David C. Mason when Missouri Assistant Attorney General Gregory Goodwin asked for the sheriff’s indictment to be admitted along with his arrest order. “What he's doing your honor is very passively … showboating — bringing this out to embarrass Mr. Montgomery.”

The sheriff, wearing a blue blazer, striped gold tie and gray slacks, wiped away tears with a napkin. Ohmer said shortly after that the materials would be submitted and that it was important to remember they don’t prove or disprove anything at this point. He

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