Trial ends in mistrial in abuse case against Wert
A mistrial was declared after six to eight hours of jury deliberation in a Mercer County case involving Wert and three alleged abuse victims. Opening statements were March 5 with witnesses including two of the three accusers and Wert’s wife testifying. The incidents allegedly occurred 1995 to 2001, with one victim age 7 to 14 at the time and another aged 13 or 14 during 1997. The defense contended the allegations are false and described the case as a name clearing. The trial spanned multiple days, including testimony about a wedding video the defense said contradicted the accuser’s claims. The verdict date was set for Wednesday, May 28.
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David Smith
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Charles Owens
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Mark Blevins
DUI bill could cut road funds, warn officials
The 2007 and later DUI bill may cut state revenue by about 10.5 million annually, with base 131 million subject to variability. Officials say penalties could fluctuate and, if no action is taken, funding for road widening, resurfacing on US highways, and interstate maintenance could be reduced or lost, though coal projects unaffected.
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State highway funds at risk over BAC standard change
Federal officials warn no action will reduce federal money for road widening and resurfacing on US highways. West Virginia keeps 0.12 BAC while Delaware drives a smaller 0.08. Senator Skeens Caldwell notes House Bill 2805 expansion to include boats under the Port Authority and a $450,000 federal cut looms if the amendment stalls.
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Special session eyed to pass 0.08 bill before October
Skeens says the panel lost a full hour in a four hour session and expects the 0.08 bill to pass during a special session before October. Contact Kenna Amos at kamos bottonline.com.
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