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WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice announces orange counties will move to remote instruction; pays tribute on 19th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia health leaders and other officials for his latest daily press briefing regarding the State’s COVID-19 response. -
WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Justice honors graduates of West Virginia State Police’s 68th Cadet Class; participates in bell-ringing to commemorate lives lost in 9/11 attacks
Gov. Jim Justice spoke at a graduation ceremony for the West Virginia State Police’s 68th Cadet Class. -
'Defund the Police' movement is deeply misguided
CHARLESTON – As we examine reforms to certain policing practices, we must also recognize the value of a properly-funded police force. -
AG's office has received nearly 850 consumer complaints related to Coronavirus pandemic
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has received more than 850 consumer complaints related to the Coronavirus pandemic. -
Woman says state Trooper unlawfully shot her, killed her boyfriend at their home
CHARLESTON – A Kanawha County woman has filed a lawsuit against the State Police, several Kanawha County Sheriff’s deputies and the county commission alleging she was shot without reason by a state Trooper in an incident that left her boyfriend dead. -
AG's office has received nearly 700 consumer complaints related to Coronavirus pandemic
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has received nearly 700 consumer complaints related to the Coronavirus pandemic. -
Justices partially reverse ruling in McDonald's chicken sandwich libel, slander case
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals partially reversed, partially confirmed and remanded a circuit court ruling in lawsuit involving McDonald's and a customer who claimed libel and slander in a dispute over a chicken sandwich. -
AG's office has fielded more than 425 Coronavirus consumer complaints
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey‘s office has received more than 300 consumer complaints related to the Coronavirus pandemic. -
State, federal officials start West Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, United States Attorney Mike Stuart for the Southern District of West Virginia and United States Attorney Bill Powell for the Northern District of West Virginia have announced the formation of the West Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force to identify, investigate and prosecute fraud related to the ongoing pandemic. -
Woman alleges Boone County auto repair shop negligently passed inspection on vehicle with defective brakes
CHARLESTON – A woman claims a Boone County auto repair shop and one of its mechanics passed inspection on the used vehicle she purchased despite it having defective brakes and other issues. -
Flat Top Lake Association denies allegations in suit against it, board members in suit stemming from event dispute
BECKLEY – Flat Top Lake Association denies all allegations against it in a lawsuit that states it and several individuals spread rumors and caused problems after a dispute at an event. -
Charges filed against Raleigh magistrate for violating judicial conduct code
CHARLESTON — Raleigh Magistrate Judge Stephen Massie has been charged with violating the state's judicial code of conduct. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: Two Indicted for $4 Million Warranty Fraud Scheme
A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging two people with nine counts of wire and mail fraud relating to a scheme to defraud a major car company of more than $4 million. -
Car dealership, former owners plan to file suit against West Virginia State Police
CHARLESTON — Pristine Pre-Owned Autos Inc. and two individuals have sent a letter of intent to sue to West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and West Virginia State Police Superintendent J.L. Cahill over allegations of civil rights violations. -
West Virginia driver claims he was assaulted following accident on Interstate 77
BECKLEY — A man is suing a driver, alleging his car was backed into and he was then attacked. -
Parents of 6-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted at school sue Mingo County Board of Education
WILLIAMSON — A mother and father are suing the Mingo County Board of Education after their 6-year-old was allegedly sexually assaulted while on school grounds by another student. -
Man alleges his constitutional rights were repeatedly violated in protracted legal battle
CLARKSBURG — A man is suing a number of entities and police officers, alleging his constitutional rights were violated in a two-year legal battle. -
Abuse, false prosecution case against county attorney's offices and individuals continues in Mineral County
KEYSER — A defendant in a case against the Hampshire County Prosecuting Attorney's Office filed a reply in support of a motion to dismiss. -
Parties come to agreement in Mingo concealed carry license case
WILLIAMSON — A Mingo Circuit judge ordered a case to stay open until a petition for expungement is filed, after both parties have come to an agreement. -
Former teacher, principal not necessarily out of the woods in Wheeling Park sexual abuse case
WHEELING – While a circuit judge has dismissed a former teacher and principal from a high-profile Ohio County sexual abuse case, that doesn’t mean they won’t face additional civil action.