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Adam Paul Reinstated as Ellisville Mayor by Judge

A St. Louis County judge reinstated Adam Paul as mayor of Ellisville.

This article was written and reported by Gregg Palermo.

Ousted Ellisville Mayor Adam Paul was reinstated to as the city's elected leader Monday.

St. Louis County judge David Vincent issued a stay of the city council's April impeachment proceeding.

"He is going to to be going back to work while the judge reviews the total record," Paul's attorney Chet Pleban told Patch late Monday morning.

More Reaction: Paul and Pirrello React to the decision

According to court documents obtained by KMOX, Judge Vincent's ruling indicates Paul's due process rights may have been violated by the proceedings.


Patch has attempted to contact City Manager Kevin Bookout and several members of the Ellisville City Council for reaction. We will be getting more reaction from all the parties involved throughout the day. Check back to this story for updates.

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