High court rejects stabbing appeal in 1997 Davis conviction
The West Virginia Supreme Court refused to hear James Davis’s appeal of his 1997 convictions for attempted first degree murder, malicious wounding, and aggravated robbery tied to stabbing bartender Wendy Jarrell at the Rapids Lounge. Davis received a 160 year sentence, and his attorney argued grand jury, witness testimony, and proportionality issues.
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Raleigh County
Karen Villanueva- Matkovich
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Jefferson County man offered hit and run plea deal
Barry Harper 41 of Shepherdstown faced a pretrial hearing on a plea bargain that would admit guilt to misdemeanor failing to aid a victim and failing to report an accident while dropping the leaving the scene charge. Judge Gail Booker must approve after consulting May family. Christopher May 16, of Shepherdstown died last September when struck from behind on West Virginia 45. May played basketball for Faith Christian Academy, whose team wore his number in tribute.
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Barry Harper
Christopher May
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Gail Booker
May
Faith Christian Academy
Martinsburg
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