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Assistant Prosecutor Suspension: Unraveling the Pleasants County Scandal

Assistant Prosecutor’s Law Practice Suspended Amidst Investigation

Summary of Key Points

  • Assistant prosecuting attorney in Pleasants County faces 90-day suspension
  • Suspension unrelated to ongoing federal and state investigation
  • Prosecuting attorney’s office allegedly involved in scheme to dismiss charges for donations
  • Christmas gift program at the center of the controversy
  • Sept. 12 order from the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals confirms suspension

Hot Take

The suspension of the assistant prosecuting attorney in Pleasants County raises concerns about the integrity of the legal system. While the suspension is unrelated to the ongoing investigation into the prosecuting attorney’s office, it still casts a shadow over the office’s operations. The alleged scheme to dismiss charges in exchange for donations to a Christmas gift program is a serious matter that requires thorough examination. As the investigation unfolds, it is crucial for law firms to stay informed and be prepared to assist clients who may have been affected by these actions.



Assistant Prosecutor’s Law Practice Suspended Amidst Investigation





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