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Former W.Va. Councilman Enters Plea In Capitol Riot Case
A former councilman for the city of Parkersburg, West Virginia, who is charged with breaching the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCollege Student Sentenced To One Month For Capitol Riot Role
A college student from West Virginia who posted online that “Infamy is just as good as fame" after she climbed through a broken window at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 has been sentenced to a month behind bars for her actions.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. School Employee Suspension For Trump Event Prompts Lawsuit
A federal lawsuit said two Jefferson County school bus drivers were suspended in retaliation for attending demonstrations in the nation’s capital. Jefferson County Schools said the employees were placed on paid leave while under investigation for possible illegal activity connected to that event.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJefferson Superintendent Draws First Amendment Criticism After District Investigates Employees Who Attended Violent U.S. Capitol Rally
At least two Jefferson County School employees are under investigation by the school district following last week’s protest of Congress certifying state election results. The two employees in question are school bus drivers Tina Renner and Pamela McDonald. The women are being investigated for possible illegal activity in connection to Wednesday's violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and for “threatening” Facebook posts.
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West Virginia University Expels Three Students for Riots
Three West Virginia University students were expelled from campus Thursday for various acts of misconduct following Saturday's WVU-Baylor football game.…
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