Child Abuse Allegations

Government Chris Schulz, About 6 hours ago

Lawmaker Accused Of Child Sex Abuse Resigns From House Of Delegates

The public school teacher and now-former delegate from Fayette County was arrested and charged last week for “enticing a minor” after an investigation alleged he exchanged explicit images with a student before escalating to sexual abuse in his classroom.

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Government Maria Young, Apr. 10, 2026

Third Adult Charged In Death Of Taylor County Child

Prosecutors say a 29-year-old man should have called authorities to help an 11-year-old girl before she died of malnourishment last year.

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Government Chris Schulz, Mar. 21, 2026

The End Of The Legislative Session, Data Center Developments And Easter Eggs, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we take a look at the dramatic ending of the state Legislature’s 2026 regular session, developing data centers and Easter eggs.

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Education Maria Young, Mar. 19, 2026

Taylor County Teacher Sentenced For Not Reporting Suspected Abuse

A high school music teacher and band director in Taylor County pled guilty this week to failing to report suspected abuse of a student.

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Government Chris Schulz, Mar. 18, 2026

Lawmakers Analyze How 'Raylee's Law' Failed In Final Hour

The state legislature has once again failed to enact Raylee’s Law. The frustration of that moment has given way now to analysis about what happened – and how to move forward.

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Government Maria Young, Mar. 02, 2026

Bill To Delay Switch To Homeschool During Abuse Investigations On Hold

The West Virginia Senate on Monday killed a motion to bring to the floor a bill that would delay moving a child to homeschool during an active abuse and neglect investigation.

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