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Extortion

WVPB News Ashton Marra, May. 30, 2014

Ten Charged in Logan County Extortion Scheme

Federal charges have been filed against ten southern West Virginia men in connection with a pay-to-play scheme at a Logan County mine.U.S. Prosecuting…

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WVPB News Associated Press, Jan. 29, 2014

Ex-Mingo Commissioner Sentenced to 20 Months

A former Mingo County commissioner has been sentenced to more than a year in prison on a federal extortion charge. David Baisden received a 20-month…

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