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Dec 8, 04:05

Former West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw Dies at 88

Former West Virginia Attorney General and Supreme Court Justice Darrell McGraw, 88, died Saturday of a heart attack; his career was marked by legal battles against opioid manufacturers and distributors, resulting in multi-million dollar settlements.

Former West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw Dies at 88

Former West Virginia Attorney General and Supreme Court Justice Darrell McGraw, 88, died Saturday of a heart attack; his career was marked by legal battles against opioid manufacturers and distributors, resulting in multi-million dollar settlements.

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How did Darrell McGraw's legal actions impact the fight against the opioid crisis in West Virginia?

McGraw's legal battles against Purdue Pharma and drug distributors highlight his commitment to combating West Virginia's opioid crisis, a fight that has claimed over 1 million lives nationally since 1999. His actions led to substantial financial settlements, but also underscore the devastating consequences of the epidemic, particularly in West Virginia which bears the highest overdose death rate in the US.

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Nov 7, 07:25

West Virginia GOP's Supermajority

Republicans expand their dominance in the West Virginia Legislature after recent elections, while the number of women and Democrats serving shrinks.

West Virginia GOP's Supermajority

Republicans expand their dominance in the West Virginia Legislature after recent elections, while the number of women and Democrats serving shrinks.

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Describe a significant legal issue that arose during the election.

One notable race involved a lawsuit demanding a special election due to a ballot error affecting a Democratic candidate. Despite this, the Republican candidate, Craig Hart, won the state Senate seat by a considerable margin.

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Dec 5, 10:08

West Virginia Couple Pleads Not Guilty to Child Abuse and Human Trafficking Charges

A West Virginia couple, Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz, were arrested and charged with multiple counts of child abuse, human trafficking, and civil rights violations after five of their adopted children, three of whom are Black, were found neglected and forced into labor on their property.

West Virginia Couple Pleads Not Guilty to Child Abuse and Human Trafficking Charges

A West Virginia couple, Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz, were arrested and charged with multiple counts of child abuse, human trafficking, and civil rights violations after five of their adopted children, three of whom are Black, were found neglected and forced into labor on their property.

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What specific actions led to the arrest and charges against Whitefeather and Lantz?

A West Virginia couple, Jeanne Whitefeather and Donald Lantz, were arrested in October 2023 and charged with multiple counts of child abuse, human trafficking, and civil rights violations. Five adopted children, three of whom are Black, were allegedly forced into labor and kept in deplorable conditions. The couple pleaded not guilty to additional charges in June 2024.

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