West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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Judicial Investigation Commission closes complaints against three justices
CHARLESTON — The Judicial Investigation Commission has issued letters to the three remaining justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, informing them that the complaints against them were being closed. -
Fourth day of impeachment hearings conclude with tour being rescheduled
CHARLESTON — Today’s impeachment hearings for West Virginia Supreme Court justices ended with a delay of a tour of the justices’ offices until next week. -
Third day of impeachment hearings wraps up
CHARLESTON — The third day of hearings regarding the possible impeachment of Supreme Court justices concluded after hearing testimony from four current court employees. -
Federal grand jury tacks on another charge to Loughry's indictment
CHARLESTON – A federal grand jury had added another charge to suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry's indictment. -
Supreme Court says impeachment proceedings are a 'fishing expedition'
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court’s interim administrative director says the impeachment proceedings being conducted by the Legislature is “a full-fledged fishing expedition.” -
First day of questions in impeachment hearings focus on vehicle use by Loughry, Davis
CHARLESTON – Much of the questioning during the first day of impeachment proceedings against members of the state Supreme Court focused on vehicle use by Justice Robin Jean Davis and suspended Justice Allen Loughry. -
Judge concurs with state Supreme Court decision supporting patient privacy
CHARLESTON — Back in May, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued a ruling that Camden Clark Hospital wrongfully disclosed medical records involving mental health in a subpoena. Kanawha Circuit Judge Tod J. Kaufman, sitting on the bench by special assignment in the case, agreed with the decision. -
Ketchum resigns from state Supreme Court; retirement effective July 27
CHARLESTON – Menis Ketchum is retiring and resigning from the state Supreme Court. It's effective July 27. -
The impeachment of Justice Allen Loughry
There’s something to be said for catharsis, not that anyone looks forward to it. In fact, most people do everything they can to avoid it. But, like banging your head against the wall, it does feel better when you’re through. -
Ohio magistrate suspended, indicted on wire fraud, tax fraud, bribery
CHARLESTON — An Ohio County magistrate has been suspended without pay after being indicted on charges of wire fraud, bribery and tax fraud. -
Charleston attorney files pre-candidacy papers for state Supreme Court to fix the system
CHARLESTON — A Charleston attorney filed pre-candidacy papers for the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals last month in a bid to fix, what he calls, a broken system. -
Judicial ethics expert: Reminding people of impeachment powers in Loughry case is good
CHARLESTON – An expert on judicial ethics says every day Allen Loughry remains on the state Supreme Court is a travesty, but he also thinks it’s good to remind people that impeachment can be a practical tool as well. -
JENKINS FENSTERMAKER: Arch Coal, Inc. V. Lemon: When Job Activity worsens a noncompensable Injury
In a very rare WV workers' compensation rehearing, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has reversed its earlier decision denying a workers' compensation claim for a secondary injury. -
House Judiciary to convene July 12 to continue Supreme Court impeachment proceedings
CHARLESTON – The House Judiciary Committee will resume work on Supreme Court impeachment proceedings on July 12. -
Legislative audit tries to figure out state Supreme Court surplus in rainy day fund
CHARLESTON — A legislative audit was performed on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in an attempt to learn why the court had a surplus of nearly $29 million in 2012 and spent it down to approximately $333,000 by 2016. -
Loughry's state suspension case put on hold pending outcome of federal charges
CHARLESTON – The state Judicial Hearing Board has issued a stay in the Judicial Disciplinary Counsel’s matter against suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry pending federal criminal charges. -
Johnson gets new state government job, will draw $182K in salary and retirement
CHARLESTON – The former administrative director of the state Supreme Court has a new job with a new state agency, and he will be making nearly $182,000 in salary and retirement. -
Greear appointed as Kanawha interim circuit court judge
CHARLESTON – Dan Greear has been appointed as the interim circuit judge in Kanawha County, taking over the seat vacated by former Judge Jim Stucky's retirement. -
'You can’t have a scofflaw as a judge’
Despite his claims of innocence, suspended state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry should resign “for the common good of the state, the court, and the judiciary.” -
House votes to consider impeachment of Loughry, possibly other Supreme Court justices
CHARLESTON – The House of Delegates has voted 89-0 to give its Judiciary Committee the power to investigate impeachment of state Supreme Court justices.