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Whistleblowers file three retaliation lawsuits against State Police
CHARLESTON – Among the 72 new lawsuits filed against the West Virginia State Police related to a hidden camera in the women’s locker room and showers of the academy are three that allege retaliation against three whistleblowers involved in investigating complaints against a now-fired State Trooper.
Hearing date set for Justice request to stop Greenbrier Sporting Club auction
LEWISBURG – A hearing on motions in the case filed by businesses owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family to temporarily stop the auction of the Greenbrier Sporting Club is scheduled for April 12.On February 15, the court scheduled a hearing on the plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary injunction for February 20.
Surety firm seeks liens on Justice companies to pay $8.5M judgment
ROANOKE, Virginia – A Chicago-based surety company has asked a federal court to approve liens against West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and two of his companies for failing to pay a court-ordered judgment of more than $8.5 million.
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Va. judge issues final orders denying Justice request to set aside $300 million in judgments
MARTINSVILLE, Virginia – A Virginia judge has issued 21 final orders denying requests by Gov. Jim Justice, his family and companies to set aside more than $300 million in confessed judgments.
Justices rule in favor of Cabell school board in excess levy funding case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has sided with the Cabell County Board of Education, saying it isn’t required to include the Cabell County Public Libraries and Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District on the 2024 excess levy ballot.
U.S. Supreme Court hears emergency stay of EPA ‘Good Neighbor Plan’ rule
WASHINGTON – The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a potential stay related to the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Good Neighbor Plan.”
Another lawsuit filed related to Kanawha City McDonald's crime spree
CHARLESTON – Another victim of a violent Charleston crime spree has sued the owner/operator of the Kanawha City McDonald’s where the violence began and where the man arrested worked.
Supreme Court hears arguments in Cabell excess levy funding case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on a case regarding Cabell County Board of Education excess levy funding.
Woman says she was sexually assaulted by Golden Corral boss in front of customers
CHARLESTON – A Charleston woman says she was sexually assaulted by her supervisor in front of customers while working at Golden Corral when she was 17 years old.
Ohio woman says she was injured after tripping outside Charleston Coliseum
CHARLESTON – An Ohio woman says she was injured after tripping on a walkway outside of the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.
Morrisey part of coalition asking Supreme Court to pause ruling on Trump immunity in election case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 22 states asking the U.S. Supreme Court to grant a request to pause the D.C. Circuit’s ruling in former President Donald Trump’s immunity case on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results.
More lawsuits filed related to Justice family businesses
ROANOKE, Virginia – An Indiana-based bank has sued a coal company owned by Gov. Jim Justice for more than $4.5 million on unpaid loans. And in yet another federal lawsuit, a trustee for one of Justice’s creditors sued the Justice companies' longtime banker that also is trying to collect more than $300 million from companies owned by the governor’s family.
Providers, experts, scholars file briefs supporting appeal of W.Va. abortion ban
RICHMOND, Virginia – Several healthcare experts have filed briefs supporting a drug manufacturer’s federal appeal challenging West Virginia’s near-total ban on abortion.
Justice companies seek temporary injunction to stop Greenbrier Sporting Club auction
LEWISBURG – Attorneys for businesses owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family are asking for a preliminary injunction to temporarily stop an auction on the courthouse steps to sell the Greenbrier Sporting Club.
State officials hail JPMorgan, State Street decisions to leave ESG investment group
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Treasurer Riley Moore are praising JPMorgan Chase and State Street Corporation after the fund companies decided to withdraw from the largest investor coalition he says is focused on “convincing the corporate world to act on climate change.”
Mother says Cabell school staffers held screaming 4-year-old in bathroom
HUNTINGTON – A mother says her child was punished by Cabell County Board of Education employees who held the 4-year-old in a bathroom while the child struck the door and screamed to be released.The mother, identified only as S.C., filed her complaint February 5 in federal court against the Cabell County BOE, Pamela Bailey, Janessa Freeman and Cynthia Neil.
Warner accuses Morrisey 'playing carnival barker' with Biden press release
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has called out Patrick Morrisey, saying the attorney general and gubernatorial candidate should "focus on the needs of West Virginians" and let "voters take care of" President Joe Biden in November.
Kentucky bill to make U.S. citizenship a voting requirement passes Senate
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – A bill that would prevent non-citizens from voting in Kentucky has passed the state Senate.
Morrisey urges Harris to invoke 25th Amendment because of Biden’s 'profound cognitive decline'
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging Vice President Kamala Harris to invoke her powers under Section 4 of the 25th Amendment and declare President Joe Biden is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.