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Treason Conviction in West Virginia Follows Jeffer son Case
Walter Allen was convicted of treason in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County for leading an armed group with intent to levy war against the state in Logan and Mingo counties. The judge defined treason as an attempt to overthrow government, noting both mobilization and early marching phases as treasonous acts. This marks the first treason verdict in West Virginia and among few in U S history, with comparisons to earlier rebellions and cases.
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