It’s ironic that a security firm with the tagline “Threats never sleep” apparently is asleep at the wheel when it comes to paying taxes and filing corporate reports. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner seems to have also been also asleep at the wheel for not doing her due diligence before hiring this Michigan based firm. A licensed St. Louis private investigator has filed a formal complaint with Division of Professional Registration:

The City of St. Louis Circuit Attorney is paying thousands of dollars to unlicensed investigators. The Circuit Attorney entered into a contract with Enterra, LLC “to conduct an independent investigation into potential criminal (and civil) liability of the Governor under the guidance of the CAO provide, [sic] and to provide such litigation support (including expert testimony) as may be requested by CAO in connection with [a criminal investigation of Governor Eric Greitens].” Enterra is receiving $250 an hour, plus expenses, for each individual working on the investigation. Enterra already received a $10,000 retainer, and has billed over $6,000. Enterra is violating Section 324.1104(2) by engaging in business in Missouri as a private investigator agency without a license. The reported agreement between the Circuit Attorney’s Office and Enterra, LLC states that “Enterra is a professional independent contractor and not an employee or agent of CAO, or any affiliated entities.” Read more….

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