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Berkeley County attorney admonished over med-mal case
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has rebuked a Berkeley County attorney for his lack of communication with a bankruptcy trustee.
Disbarred Barbour attorney pleads guilty to mail fraud
CHARLESTON – On the heels of surrendering her license, a Barbour County attorney has pled guilty to charges she defrauded the state in submitting inflated bills for court-appointed criminal defense work.
CIVIL FILINGS: Mason County
Oct. 2
Additional claims of sexual misconduct leveled against Totten in second civil rights suit
MARLINTON – In addition to those leveled by Teressa Schoolcraft, Bradley C. Totten will soon have to answer allegations he used his position as a deputy sheriff to exert undue influence over a woman into sex.
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
Sept. 28
CIVIL FILINGS: Jackson County
Sept. 28
Pocahontas prosecutor facing ethics charges loses re-election bid
Incumbent Pocahontas County Prosecutor Donna M. Price, pictured here in one of her campaign signs in downtown Marlinton, was defeated in her re-election bid Tuesday by Marlinton attorney Eugene Simmons.
Voters turn down measure to repeal sheriff term limits
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Ritchie judicial candidate previously cited for conflicts of interest
CHARLESTON – Prior to the current ethical violations leveled against him, records show several times in his nearly 30-year career, a Ritchie County attorney, and candidate for circuit judge, was warned about conflicts of interest in cases he handled.
Haught repeatedly warned about lack of diligence
CHARLESTON – In addition those for conflicts of interest, records show Ira Haught has refused to heed multiple warnings, including three admonishments, to be more diligent in handling his client’s cases.
CIVIL FILINGS: Wood County
Aug. 20
Rogers being investigated for 'trophy wives' remark
CHARLESTON – Despite his departure from the campaign trail nearly six months ago, a former state Supreme Court candidate is feeling the heat from a comment he made while on it.
Third civil rights suit against Summers sheriff settled
BECKLEY – The third of three civil rights suits filed against the Summers County sheriff in 2010 has come to a close.
Huntington Sanitary Board settles two suits for $170,000
HUNTINGTON – Two lawsuits against the Huntington Sanitary Board have been settled for nearly $200,000.
Suits against Montgomery, former cop settled
CHARLESTON – Civil rights lawsuits two Fayette County women filed against the city of Montgomery and one of its former police officers last year have come to a conclusion.
Court denies challenger’s appeal in Upshur sheriff race
CHARLESTON – An Upshur County attorney’s bid to be the next sheriff has come to a close.