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Government Maria Young, Jul. 24, 2025

Family Of Inmate Who Died Recognized For Dedicated Pursuit Of Justice

The family of an inmate who died from asphyxia during a beating was recognized for their perseverance in pursuing the emotional case for more than five years.

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Government Jack Walker, Apr. 22, 2025

Governor Picks New Corrections Leader After Incumbent Promoted To Federal Bureau

Gov. Patrick Morrisey has appointed a long-time corrections employee, Lance Yardley, as the acting commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

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Government Jack Walker, Apr. 17, 2024

Regional Jails Undergo Investment Reform, Recruitment Efforts

Regional jails in West Virginia have long struggled with staffing and safety issues. Investment reforms and recruiting efforts from state leadership aim to solve these issues.

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Government Randy Yohe, Nov. 29, 2023

W.Va. Corrections Commissioner Says Jail Guard Vacancies Are Being Filled

While West Virginia remains in a corrections emergency with hundreds of National Guard members helping fill the ranks, progress is being made.

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Government Randy Yohe, Oct. 13, 2023

New Corrections Lawsuit Alleges Women’s Prison Gang Terrorized Inmates

The complaint said a female gang known as the “A-8 Gladiators” freely and severely beat an inmate while she was incarcerated,

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Government Randy Yohe, Sep. 01, 2023

New Homeland Security Inspector General Creates 'To Do' List

“My work is when there are allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and maybe even matters that rise to a level of criminal investigation," Honaker said.

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