News from June 2007
Will third time be a charm? Va. man sued twice before by state residents
MORGANTOWN – Prior to filing their suit in magistrate court, two of the eight West Virginia residents suing an alleged private investigator brought suit against him previously, but to no avail.
Disciplinary board admonishes Mingo prosecutor
CHARLESTON - After the Lawyer Disciplinary Board told Mingo County Prosecutor Michael Sparks not to investigate county commissioners without a special prosecutor, his office served a subpoena for commissioner Halcy Hatfield's bank accounts.
Benjamin criticizes majority in Youngblood dissent
Benjamin CHARLESTON - Justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals who awarded a new trial to sexual assault suspect Denver Youngblood tried to sanitize him, Justice Brent Benjamin wrote in dissent.
Lose your license and lose some ATV rights, Justices rule
Albright CHARLESTON- Drivers of all terrain vehicles don't need driver's licenses to run on road shoulders, but according to the Supreme Court of Appeals those who lose driver's licenses lose the right to run ATVs on shoulders.
This Just In: Kanawha County
June 11
This Just In: Berkeley County
June 12
This Just In: Monongalia County
June 15
This Just In: Ohio County
June 4
This Just In: Cabell County
June 12
This Just In: Putnam County
June 13
AG's office settles with monument company
McGraw CHARLESTON - Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office has announced a $43,000 settlement against Beautiful Memories Monuments.
Martinsburg attorney, office manager charged with fraud
MARTINSBURG - A Martinsburg lawyer and her office manager were charged with defrauding the state Public Defender Service by turning in false vouchers totaling nearly $275,000.
Berkeley man fined after being too busy for jury duty
MARTINSBURG - A Berkeley County man has been fined $1,000 after saying he was too busy to show up for jury duty.
Family Foundation plans suit over table games
CHARLESTON - A conservative Christian activist group has given its lawyer the go-ahead to file a suit asking a federal court to overturn a state law allowing four counties to vote on table games.
Letter to the Editor: Some UMWA members also members of OVEC
In a June 18 issue of The West Virginia Record, we noticed two strange bedfellows -- Steve Roberts and Kenny Perdue -- writing together in an all out attack on the Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition.
SupCo calendar for June 25 issue
June 27
Berkeley couple says pawn shop owner sold their stolen jewelry
MARTINSBURG - A Berkeley County couple claims a pawn shop owner sold their jewelry, which he knew was stolen.
Painter blames homeowners for injuries
CHARLES TOWN - A Jefferson County man has filed a suit against a Charles Town couple, claiming he was nearly electrocuted while working in their home.
Starcher commends courage of convicted woman
Starcher CHARLESTON - Justice Larry Starcher of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals pleaded passionately for Valerie Whittaker, vouching not only for her innocence but also for her courage.