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Mon County woman pleads guilty to producing child porn

CLARKSBURG — A 26-year-old Monongalia County woman pleaded guilty to producing child porn in federal court on Thursday. Tara Kae Ponceroff admitted to one count of aiding and abetting production of child pornography and faces up to 30 years in prison. Additionally, she faces a fine of up ...

Stuart: Update on Supreme Court investigation could come next week

CHARLESTON — A day after former state Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart said Thursday his office is working to provide an update on its investigation into the court next week. “We’re going to be sitting down, ...

A sampling of bills introduced Feb. 14

CHARLESTON — Here is a sampling of bills introduced Feb. 14. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. Feb. 18 will be the last day for Senators to introduce bills. SB 606, the Fetal Heartbeat Act, to prohibit abortions when a fetal heartbeat is ...