U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
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Panel says W.Va. congressional districts must be redrawn
King CHARLESTON – A three-judge federal panel says West Virginia's newly drawn congressional districts are unconstitutional and must be redrawn in two weeks. -
Panel hears congressional redistricting arguments
CHARLESTON -- Three federal judges soon will decide whether lawmakers were right to make changes to West Virginia's congressional districts. -
Groh, Thacker nominations could see vote in February
Groh WASHINGTON - A University of Richmond law school professor says it is unlikely that Berkeley Circuit Judge Gina Groh or Charleston attorney Stephanie Thacker's nominations will receive a vote by the U.S. Senate before the end of January. -
Panel to hear congressional redistricting case
King CHARLESTON - A three-judge panel will hear a challenge over the current makeup of West Virginia's three congressional districts next week. -
Driver at center of All Good lawsuit denies liability
CLARKSBURG - The driver of a pickup truck who allegedly hit a tent and killed a young South Carolina woman at this summer's All Good Music Festival denies he is liable for her death. -
Tomblin, Tennant respond in congressional redistricting case
Tomblin MARTINSBURG - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, in a filing in federal court Thursday, argues no relief can be awarded against him in a lawsuit over West Virginia's congressional redistricting plan. -
Wheeling officer named in civil rights suit accused of sexual assault
Kotson WHEELING –A Wheeling police officer accused of improperly detaining a man last year for lawfully carrying a firearm now stands accused of sexually assaulting two women. -
Kessler, Thompson: Congressional redistricting plan is constitutional
Kessler MARTINSBURG -- West Virginia Senate President Jeff Kessler and House Speaker Rick Thompson, in a filing Thursday, say they and the state Legislature have complied with "all applicable provisions" of state and federal law regarding a congressional redistricting plan. -
All Good security firm wants dismissed from lawsuit
CLARKSBURG -- A company that provided security for West Virginia's All Good Music Festival is asking a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit against it, saying it wasn't responsible for an accident that killed a South Carolina woman at the annual event this summer. -
Jefferson Co. commission suing over U.S. congressional districts
Noland MARTINSBURG -- The Jefferson County Commission and two of its members filed a lawsuit in federal court Friday, suing the state of West Virginia over the current makeup of its three congressional districts. -
Third lawsuit filed against All Good Music Festival
CLARKSBURG -- A third lawsuit has been filed in federal court against the All Good Music Festival, its owners, organizers, hosts and traffic and security providers for the event. -
Consol wants Dunkard fish case in federal court
CLARKSBURG -- Consol Energy Inc., sued last month by the state of Pennsylvania for killing thousands of fish and other wildlife along a creek bordering it and West Virginia, now wants the case moved to federal court. -
Suits filed over death at All Good Music Festival
CLARKSBURG -- The friend and father of a South Carolina woman killed at this year's All Good Music Festival have filed separate lawsuits in federal court against the festival, its owners, organizers, hosts, and traffic and security providers for the event. -
Former deputy accused of raping prisoner named in civil suit
ELKINS – Despite his recent acquittal, a former Grant County sheriff's deputy again will have to answer allegations he raped a prisoner while in his custody. -
Brothers accuse Charles Town police of false arrest
MARTINSBURG – A case of mistaken identity has resulted in an eastern Panhandle municipality, and five of its police officers being named in a civil rights suit. -
Martinsburg officer used excessive force, suit claims
MARTINSUBRG – A Berkeley County man is alleging his dispute over a rental car improperly resulted in him getting a ride in a squad car. -
Marion Co. man sues two energy companies over exploration
CLARKSBURG -- A Marion County man is suing two energy companies that, he says, plan to use his land to explore for and produce oil and gas from neighboring tracts. -
Clarksburg woman sues over inaccurate credit reports
CHARLESTON -- A Clarksburg woman is suing three consumer reporting agencies for allegedly preparing inaccurate credit reports. -
Wash. woman sues campground owners for dog bite
CLARKSBURG -- A Washington state woman is suing a Bruceton Mills campground and its owners after being severely wounded by their dog. -
Suit seeks to halt harassment of citizens carrying firearms in Wheeling
WHEELING – Two Ohio County men are challenging what they claim is a campaign of harassment by Wheeling police against citizens lawfully carrying firearms in the Friendly City.