Messenger gets 87 months in civil rights case
Gary L. Messenger II, 31, of Bluefield was sentenced to seven years and three months in federal prison for violating the civil rights of Raymond Neal Rose of Welch. U.S. District Judge David A. Faber cited the Constitution and training failures, urging lessons for troopers. The Oct 9 1999 incident formed the basis of the charges after Messenger was found guilty by a federal jury.
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Welch
U.S
David A. Faber
West Virginia
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State Police Academy
Gary Messenger
Leah Macia
Courtroom confusion over Gore recount in Florida
The Florida judge refused to overturn George W. Bush's certified victory as the U S Supreme Court set aside a ruling that allowed manual recounts. Gore supporters pleaded for more time while conceding the fight was narrowing. David Boies termed the loss and said they would appeal.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Florida Supreme Court
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David Boies
N. Sanders Sauls
al Gore
Community Christmas Tree Raises 225 for 84th Year
Bluefield report shows the Community Christmas Tree campaign at 925 so far this year with a 12 000 goal. The program assists Little Jimmie beneficiaries and serves hundreds of local children with gift bags. Walk-ins welcome for sign ups with a December 15 deadline. The event features Cecil Surratt Don Whitt Bill Archer and Karl Miller as entertainers.
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Bluefield
Cecil Surratt
Don Whitt
Bill Archer
Karl Miller
Daily Telegraph
McDowell School Board Defeats Head Start Motion
In McDowell County a 2-2 vote defeated a collaboration between the McDowell County Board of Education and Head Start drawing a large angry crowd. Deputies from the McDowell County Sheriff's Department and West Virginia State Police were ordered to approach and stand between board members as the meeting stalled.
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WELCH
McDowell County Board of Education
Kevin Wade
McDowell County Sheriff's Department
West Virginia State Police
Lyle Noe
Sheriff’s Department
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