News from April 2008
THIS JUST IN: Kanawha County
March 28
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April 10
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April 10
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March 17
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April 1
THIS JUST IN: Boone County
March 14
Legal troubles dogged Johnson in '01 and '02
CHARLESTON – Along with his recent conviction for attempting to operate a meth lab in Pocahontas County, court records show Jody Ray Johnson was convicted in 2001 for obstructing a police officer, and defaulted on a credit card and loan the following year.
St. Albans man convicted and sentenced in Pocahontas meth operation
Johnson MARLINTON – Despite pleading not guilty he operated or attempted to operate a meth lab in Kanawha County, a St. Albans man has admitted to his involvement on a similar charge in Pocahontas County.
THIS JUST IN: Lincoln County
March 7
Records show Edmonds involved in minor criminal, civil matters while in Wisconsin
CHARLESTON – Though accused of similar acts in Wisconsin as alleged in a pending lawsuit in Kanawha County, court records in the Badger State show a Chesapeake man was convicted for a hunting-related offense, and involved in two civil matters, both with his ex-wife.
Edmonds not totally absolved of criminal responsibility in Green case
CHARLESTON – Despite a dismissal six months ago, Tim Edmonds may still face criminal charges he sexually abused a 16-year-old student at the Upper Kanawha Valley Christian School in Chesapeake.
11 more King lawsuits settled
WINFIELD – Eleven more lawsuits against a former Putnam County surgeon have been settled by a hospital corporation and its former subsidiary.
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Handicapping the Democratic Supreme Court race
By HOPPY KERCHEVAL
Justice, three judges hear flood appeals
CHARLESTON - As three circuit judges ascended to the big chairs of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on April 16, Justice Joseph Albright announced, "Obviously there was a midnight coup."
Beckley woman says she was victim of harassment, discrimination
BECKLEY -- A Raleigh County woman claims she was sexually harassed and discriminated against by her manager.
Cabell couple sues after woman falls outside AT&T store
HUNTINGTON - A Cabell County couple has filed a suit against a local retail store after the wife was injured when she fell in front of the building.
Newspaper boasts could cost RichRod's legal team
Rodriguez MORGANTOWN - Bragging in a Michigan newspaper may carry a high price for the legal team representing former West Virginia University football coach Rich Rodriguez.
LAWS program gets students interested in court
Chief Justice Spike Maynard talks with students after lunch at Princeton High School on Tuesday. The state Supreme Court heard cases at the Mercer County Courthouse as part of its LAWS Program. (Photo by Jeff Gentner, courtesy of the state Supreme Court) PRINCETON- College and high school students who witness oral arguments of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals can't wait to hear who won.
Federal suit says Kanawha board mistreated boy with Down's Syndrome
CHARLESTON - A Kanawha County woman has filed a federal lawsuit against her son's school system, claiming he was mistreated while a student.