SAINT ROBERT, Mo. (May 16, 2012) — An impeachment hearing scheduled to begin today against St. Robert Mayor George Sanders has been cancelled by a restraining order issued by Texas County Associate Circuit Judge Doug Gaston. In a petition filed late Tuesday morning by Sanders’ attorney, Michael G. Berry of the Berry Wilson law firm from Jefferson City, Sanders asked that the city complete discovery proceedings “to which he is entitled as a matter of right.” An announcement issued shortly after noon Wednesday by St. Robert city officials indicated that the temporary restraining order will remain in effect 14 days and that a new impeachment trial date will be set after consultation with the city council. “Discovery” is a legal term referring to the right of a party in a court proceeding to obtain evidence from the opposing side under oath.
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