West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Davis files federal lawsuit, saying impeachment has 'no legal basis'
Davis files federal lawsuit, saying impeachment has 'no legal basis' -
Walker says she's 'ready, willing and eager' to start impeachment trial Monday
CHARLESTON — State Supreme Court Justice Beth Walker is ready to begin her impeachment trial. -
Workman argues that logic and common sense are not lawful
“On August 13, 2018, the West Virginia House of Delegates broke the law,” charges one of five state Supreme Court justices whose egregious misbehavior prompted the alleged law-breaking by the delegates. “On that day, the House adopted numerous Articles of Impeachment setting the petitioner to stand trial before the West Virginia Senate.” -
WV Citizens for Clean Elections circulates petition for clean court balloting
CHARLESTON — An organization is urging Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Senate to conduct clean, transparent and prompt special elections for vacancies on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. -
Supreme Court dismisses writ challenging Jenkins, Armstead appointments
CHARLESTON —Those challenging Gov. Jim Justice's appointments to replace former Justices Robin Jean Davis and Menis Ketchum argued in front of the West Virginia Supreme Court this morning. -
Workman wants articles of impeachment against her dismissed, also seeks trial delay
CHARLESTON – State Supreme Court Chief Justice Margaret Workman has filed motions with the state Senate to have the articles of impeachment against her dismissed. -
Workman files petition saying impeachment process is flawed, needs to be halted
CHARLESTON –Chief Justice Margaret Workman says the impending state Supreme Court impeachment trials in the state Senate must be halted because the House of Delegates overstepped its bounds and tried to undermine the separation of powers of state government. -
Court issues order asking to show cause regarding Jenkins, Armstead eligibility
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has issued an order saying a rule to show cause is needed in the case regarding the eligibility of two appointments Gov. Jim Justice recently made to the court. -
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on Jenkins, Armstead appointments Sept. 24
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Sept. 24 regarding the eligibility of the two appointments Gov. Jim Justice recently made to the court. -
Labor groups plan to file amicus briefs regarding Jenkins, Armstead appointments
CHARLESTON – At least two labor groups plan to file amicus briefs supporting petitions to nullify Gov. Jim Justice’s appointments of two Republicans to the state Supreme Court. -
Delegate files petition with Supreme Court about Justice's living arrangements
CHARLESTON — A petition has been filed with the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals regarding where Gov. Jim Justice lives. -
Caputo asks Justice to include Ketchum in articles of impeachment
CHARLESTON — West Virginia House Minority Whip (D-Marion) Mike Caputo requested that Gov. Jim Justice issue a special session call to consider articles of impeachment against former Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum today. -
Attorney seeks to nullify Justice's Supreme Court appointments and Jenkins' spot on ballot
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney who is seeking a seat on the state Supreme Court has filed a legal challenge to Gov. Jim Justice’s temporary appointments to the court and to Evan Jenkins’ qualifications to being a justice. -
Hey. Judge Loughry, you’re not that smart, and we’re not that stupid!
We know how District Attorney Hamilton Burger of the Perry Mason TV show would react to self-serving but non-exculpatory statements like these. “Incompetent, irrelevant, and immaterial,” he’d say, and the judge would agree: “Objection sustained.” -
Impeachment trials for four state Supreme Court justices begin Oct. 1
CHARLESTON — An agreement that would have dismissed Chief Justice Margaret Workman and Justice Beth Walker from impending impeachment proceedings is off the table. -
Legislative auditor releases fourth audit report on state Supreme Court
The Joint Committee on Government and Finance of the West Virginia Office of the Legislative Auditor published a new audit that expands on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals' $29 million spend down. -
Clay Co. attorney files petition seeking to have Jenkins removed from SupCo ballot
CHARLESTON – A Clay County attorney has asked the state Supreme Court to remove Evan Jenkins from the state Supreme Court ballot in the November election, saying he doesn’t meet the qualifications to be a justice. -
Supreme Court candidate to file legal challenge to Jenkins, Armstead appointments
CHARLESTON – A Charleston attorney who is seeking a seat on the state Supreme Court is ready to mount a legal challenge to Gov. Jim Justice’s temporary appointments to the court. -
Let’s fight against fraud together
Let’s fight against fraud together @WestVirginiaAG -
Attorneys seek to limit 'self-serving' statements by Loughry
CHARLESTON — Two assistant U.S. attorneys filed a motion in limine in suspended Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry's criminal case.