Catherine Hanaway

Catherine Hanaway is an American attorney and politician who served as the Attorney General of Missouri from 2005 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Hanaway has been involved in various legal and political efforts, including leading the state's recent initiative to seek federal assistance in pursuing a $25 billion judgment against the Chinese government related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Her actions stem from a lawsuit alleging that China hoarded personal protective equipment, which severely impacted Missouri and its residents during the early months of the pandemic.