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Fourth lawsuit filed over abuse by Horace Mann special education teacher, aides
CHARLESTON — The mother of a fourth child has filed a lawsuit against Kanawha County Board of Education alleging a special needs child was abused at Horace Mann Middle School.
AG's office files lawsuit seeking to shut down collection agency
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a complaint asking the court to block a New York-based collection agency from doing business in the Mountain State.
Most West Virginians think Manchin should fight for the filibuster
For the Freedom to Vote Act to avoid the same fate as the For the People Act, the 50 Senate Democrats need 10 Republicans to support it to avoid another filibuster. That seems unlikely, so the other option for Democrats is to eliminate the legislative filibuster to allow the measure to pass on a party line vote.
Former teacher says Putnam, Kanawha officials conspired to prosecute her
HUNTINGTON – A former Hurricane High School teacher says a host of Putnam and Kanawha county officials conspired to prosecute her on what she calls baseless criminal charges.
AG's office provides update on fight against robocalls
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has released an update on efforts by the office, telecom companies and partnering attorneys general to stop unlawful robocalls.
W.Va. Chamber poll shows most voters oppose Legislature taking active COVID role
CHARLESTON – A new poll released by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce finds that four out of five voters in West Virginia see COVID-19 and the new Delta variant as a serious issue.
24 state AGs urge Biden to reverse course on vaccine mandate
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a 24-state letter urging President Biden to reconsider the vaccine mandate that, if imposed, the letter’s authors vow to challenge in court.
Warner urges Manchin to oppose 'bad' new voting rights legislation
CHARLESTON -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner is urging Senator Joe Manchin to oppose the Freedom to Vote Act, which he calls "nothing more than a watered-down version of H.R. 1, the so-called ‘For the People Act.’"
AG's office files suit against Kanawha County used car dealer
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office recently sued a Kanawha County used car dealer it accused of selling unsafe vehicles amid a pattern of allegations that violates various facets of the state’s consumer protection laws.
Morgantown firefighters amend holiday pay complaint, seek $1 million more
MORGANTOWN – Firefighters have filed an amended complaint against the City of Morgantown adding more claims of past lost wages that total more than $1 million.
W.Va. State soccer player seeks to defend new state law regarding transgender athletes
CHARLESTON – A West Virginia State University soccer player has asked to intervene in a federal lawsuit regarding a state law that would ban transgender athletes from participating in school sports.
More conservatives say Manchin shouldn't support 'power grab' election legislation
CHARLESTON – In an opinion piece, two conservatives say U.S. Senator Joe Manchin shouldn’t support the latest version of the For the People Act because his fellow Democrats have turned the election legislation into a power grab.
Applications now being accepted for spots on new Intermediate Court of Appeals
CHARLESTON – The start of the state’s newly created Intermediate Court of Appeals still is nearly 10 months away, but applications are being accepted for the three judicial positions.
Teen says former police chief sexually abused her when she was a minor
CHARLESTON – A teenager claims the former police chief for the City of Gauley Bridge sexually abused her when she was a minor.
Morrisey praises Biden's withdrawal of ATF nominee
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is praising news the Biden Administration has chosen to withdraw its nomination of David Chipman as director of the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Morrisey leading 20-state push at Supreme Court to protect bump stocks
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court ruling that he says, if left intact, inappropriately permits federal regulators to outlaw a popular firearm accessory and potentially imprison those who fail to comply with the new mandate.
AG's office warns sports fans to watch out for ticket scalping
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is warning consumers to be cautious when purchasing tickets to their favorite sporting events as football season begins and baseball’s postseason approaches.
Justice companies, Carter Bank file motion to dismiss federal lawsuit
CHARLESTON – Companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and a Virginia-based bank have asked that a federal lawsuit regarding nearly $400 million in loans be dismissed.
Fourth Circuit overturns earlier ruling, says state ballot placement process is fine
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Secretary of State Mac Warner are celebrating a court ruling that says a state law about election ballot listing.
Mom blames jail, medical staff for death of daughter having mental crisis
CHARLESTON – A woman’s estate blames her death on improper care while being held in the Southwestern Regional Jail.