Photos: Sam Page replaces Steve Stenger as county executive after Stenger indictment
Former ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger was indicted on federal charges of bribery, mail fraud and theft of honest services for allegations of so-called pay to play include charges that Stenger accepted campaign contributions from people and companies in exchange for favorable official action after being indicted and resigning.Â
County Council Chairman Sam Page chosen as county executive to replace Stenger
Newly sworn-in ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Sam Page hugs his wife, Dr. Jennifer Page, after being sworn-in by Commissioner Sreenivasa Rao Dandamudi of the Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission inside the council library on Monday, April 29, 2019. Page replaces Steve Stenger, who earlier resigned under federal indictment. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
Stenger indicted, arrives for first appearance in federal court
With media in tow, ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger arrives for his first appearance in federal court with attorney Scott Rosenblum after being indicted and resigning his position on Monday, April 29, 2019. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
Steve Stenger arrives at federal court in ºüÀêÊÓƵ
Former ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger walks around the back of his lawyer Scott Rosenblum’s SUV near the federal courthouse in ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Monday, April 29, 2019. A federal grand jury indicted Stenger on charges of bribery, mail fraud and the theft of honest services, the U.S. attorney in ºüÀêÊÓƵ announced in a news release. He could face up to 20 years in prison on each count, if convicted.
Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger indicted
Former ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger is surrounded by media as he walks into the federal courthouse in ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Monday, April 29, 2019 to face charges of bribery, mail fraud and theft of honest service. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Stenger indicted, arrives for first appearance in federal court
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger arrives for his first appearance in federal court with attorney Scott Rosenblum after being indicted and resigning his position on Monday, April 29, 2019. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger indicted
Former ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger is surrounded by media as he walks into the federal courthouse in ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Monday, April 29, 2019 to face charges of bribery, mail fraud and theft of honest service. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Stenger indicted, arrives for first appearance in federal court
Surrounded by media, Former ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger arrives for his first appearance in federal court with attorney Scott Rosenblum after being indicted and resigning his position on Monday, April 29, 2019. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
Stenger indicted, arrives for first appearance in federal court
Former ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger arrives for his first appearance in federal court with attorney Scott Rosenblum after being indicted and resigning his position on Monday, April 29, 2019. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
Stenger indicted, arrives for first appearance in federal court
With media in tow, ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger arrives for his first appearance in federal court with attorney Scott Rosenblum after being indicted and resigning his position on Monday, April 29, 2019. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
Stenger indicted, arrives for first appearance in federal court
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger (left) and his lawyer Scott Rosenblum cross Market Street, leaving federal court after entering a not-guilty plea on corruption charges following his indictment on Monday, April 29, 2019. Stenger also resigned his position. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
Stenger indicted, arrives for first appearance in federal court
Attorney Scott Rosenblum speaks to gathered media as he leaves federal court with his client, ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger (center) after entering a not-guilty plea on corruption charges following his indictment on Monday, April 29, 2019. Stenger also resigned his position. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
Stenger indicted, arrives for first appearance in federal court
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger enters the car of his lawyer Scott Rosenblum, leaving federal court after entering a not-guilty plea on corruption charges following his indictment on Monday, April 29, 2019. Stenger also resigned his position. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
Stenger indicted, arrives for first appearance in federal court
With media in tow, ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger and his lawyer Scott Rosenblum leave federal court after entering a not-guilty plea on corruption charges following his indictment on Monday, April 29, 2019. Stenger also resigned his position. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
Stenger indicted, arrives for first appearance in federal court
With media in tow, ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger and his lawyer Scott Rosenblum leave federal court after entering a not-guilty plea on corruption charges following his indictment on Monday, April 29, 2019. Stenger also resigned his position. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
Stenger indicted, arrives for first appearance in federal court
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger approaches the car of his lawyer Scott Rosenblum, leaving federal court after entering a not-guilty plea on corruption charges following his indictment on Monday, April 29, 2019. Stenger also resigned his position. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
Stenger indicted, arrives for first appearance in federal court
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger (right) and his lawyer Scott Rosenblum leave federal court after entering a not-guilty plea on corruption charges following his indictment on Monday, April 29, 2019. Stenger also resigned his position. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
Stenger indicted, arrives for first appearance in federal court
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger and his lawyer Scott Rosenblum leave federal court after entering a not-guilty plea on corruption charges following his indictment on Monday, April 29, 2019. Stenger also resigned his position. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
Stenger indicted, arrives for first appearance in federal court
Assistant U.S. Attorney Hal Goldsmith speaks with media following the first appearance in federal court by ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger who was indicted on corruption charges on Monday, April 29, 2019. Stenger resigned his position also Monday. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
Stenger indicted, arrives for first appearance in federal court
Assistant U.S. Attorney Hal Goldsmith speaks with media following the first appearance in federal court by ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger who was indicted on corruption charges on Monday, April 29, 2019. Stenger resigned his position also Monday. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger indicted
Former ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger is surrounded by media as he walks into the federal courthouse in ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Monday, April 29, 2019 to face charges of bribery, mail fraud and theft of honest service. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger indicted
Former ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger walks out of the federal courthouse in ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Monday, April 29, 2019 where he answered to charges of bribery, mail fraud and theft of honest service. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger indicted
Former ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger is surrounded by media as he walks out of the federal courthouse in ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Monday, April 29, 2019 where he was charged with bribery, mail fraud and theft of honest service. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger indicted
Former ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger is surrounded by media as he walks into the federal courthouse in ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Monday, April 29, 2019 to face charges of bribery, mail fraud and theft of honest service. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger indicted
Former ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Steve Stenger walks out of the federal courthouse in ºüÀêÊÓƵ on Monday, April 29, 2019 where he was charged with bribery, mail fraud and theft of honest service. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
County Council Chairman Sam Page chosen as county executive to replace Stenger
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Council member Hazel Erby stands by her seat before an emergency meeting called to replace Steve Stenger, who resigned under federal indictment on Monday, April 29, 2019. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
County Council Chairman Sam Page chosen as county executive to replace Stenger
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Council member Tim Fitch passes portraits of former county executives George "Buzz" Westfall and Charlie Dooley before attending an emergency meeting of the council following the federal indictment and resignation of Steve Stenger on Monday, April 29, 2019. Stenger's portrait would hang to the right of Dooley's. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
County Council Chairman Sam Page chosen as county executive to replace Stenger
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Sam Page is sworn-in with his wife Dr. Jennifer Page at his side by Commissioner Sreenivasa Rao Dandamudi of the Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission inside the council library on Monday, April 29, 2019. Page replaces Steve Stenger, who earlier resigned under federal indictment. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
County Council Chairman Sam Page chosen as county executive to replace Stenger
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Executive Sam Page is sworn-in with his wife Dr. Jennifer Page at his side by Commissioner Sreenivasa Rao Dandamudi of the Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission inside the council library on Monday, April 29, 2019. Page replaces Steve Stenger, who earlier resigned under federal indictment. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
County Council Chairman Sam Page chosen as county executive to replace Stenger
ºüÀêÊÓƵ County Council Chairman Sam Page listens as council member Hazel Erby calls for public comment before a vote is taken for the new county executive during an emergency meeting after Steve Stenger resigned under federal indictment on Monday, April 29, 2019. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com.
The resignation came not long after the indictment was unsealed, which includes charges that Stenger accepted campaign contributions from people and companies in exchange for favorable official action.Â
Despite a campaign to install Mark Mantovani as county executive, council members say they would probably pick one of their own
Prominent defense attorney Ed Dowd also sought county council support for resolution allowing county to hire him.Â
Stenger said Monday he intends to cooperate with a federal subpoenaÂ