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W.Va. court hopefuls address issues
The candidates for two seats up this year on West Virginia’s Supreme Court appeared split along party lines Wednesday regarding the need for a mid-level appeals court. The two Republicans, Jefferson County Circuit Judge John Yoder and Supreme Court...Tags: U.S. Supreme Court, Summits, Crime, Law and Justice, Conservation, Greenbrier
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Ex-W.Va. mine superintendent pleads guilty to fraud in connection with blast that killed 29
Associated PressThe former superintendent of a southern West Virginia mine where an explosion killed 29 workers pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal fraud charge. Gary May of Bloomingrose, the highest-ranking Massey Energy official charged in connection with the blast,...Tags: Alpha Natural Resources Incorporated, Trials, Mining, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice
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Regulatory reform an eternal tug-of-war
The new year opened with a major feature story (The Washington Post, Jan. 4, “Longtime Tug of War On Mine Safety”) that brought back memories of history lessons about the “Progressive Era.” The story was a reminder that some things...Tags: Mining, Labor Legislation, Government, Emergency Incidents, The Washington Post
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Feds seek to extend delay in Massey investors' lawsuit, shield criminal evidence until July 15
BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) — Federal prosecutors want a judge to continue delaying a lawsuit by investors who say Massey Energy lied about its safety record to inflate stock prices before the Upper Big Branch mine disaster. U.S. District Judge Irene...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Justice System, Criminals
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Here is the latest West Virginia news from The Associated Press
BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) — Federal prosecutors want a judge to continue delaying a lawsuit by investors who say Massey Energy lied about its safety record to inflate stock prices before the Upper Big Branch mine disaster. The judge will hear the...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Human Interest, Judges, Justice System
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Va. Supreme Court revives long-running legal battle between coal companies
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Supreme Court has revived a legal battle between coal companies that has been fought over the last 15 years in courts in Virginia and West Virginia. The justices unanimously ruled Thursday that a Buchanan County...Tags: Corporate Crime, Crime, Law and Justice, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Breach of Contract, Buchanan County
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W.Va. mine where 2010 blast killed 29 is sealed
Alpha Natural Resources has completed sealing the West Virginia mine where an explosion killed 29 workers in 2010. Alpha spokesman Ted Pile tells The Register-Herald that crews put the final concrete seal in place at the Upper Big Branch mine on...
Tags: Alpha Natural Resources Incorporated, Emergency Incidents, Explosions
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Cheap coal? Tell that to the dead miners' families
Opinion L.A.President Obama announced new EPA rules Tuesday that sharply limit the output of carbon dioxide emissions from new power plants. Not surprisingly, the mining industry objected. But it's wrong.... -
Ex-superintendent pleads guilty in West Virginia mine blast case
The former superintendent of West Virginia's Upper Big Branch mine has pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge. Gary May of Bloomingrose faces up to five years in prison. Sentencing is set for Aug. 9. May pleaded guilty Thursday before U.S. District...
Tags: Trials, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Justice System
Aug 29, 2012
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