Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Updated 10:10 pm PDT, Wednesday, October 31, 2018 In this April 14, 2009 photo, Fotios "Freddy" Geas appears for a court proceeding in his defense in the Al Bruno murder case, in Springfield, Mass. Geas and at least one other inmate are being investigated as suspects in the slaying of former Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger, who was killed behind bars on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, less than 24 hours after being transferred to a federal prison in West Virginia, according to a former investigator briefed on the matter. The death of notorious Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger marks the third inmate to be killed at a West Virginia federal prison in the last six months. (Don Treeger /The Republican via AP) less In this April 14, 2009 photo, Fotios "Freddy" Geas appears for a court proceeding in his defense in the Al Bruno murder case, in Springfield, Mass. Geas and at least one other inmate are being investigated as ... … [Read more...] about Violence plagued West Virginia prison before Bulger’s murder
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Jury starts deliberating in West Virginia justice’s trial
John Raby, Associated Press Updated 3:38 pm PDT, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry emerges from the Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse for a lunch break amidst closing remarks to a federal jury during his criminal trial on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 in Charleston, W.Va. (Craig Hudson/The Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP) less West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry emerges from the Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse for a lunch break amidst closing remarks to a federal jury during his criminal trial on Wednesday, Oct. ... more Photo: Craig Hudson, AP West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry, right, emerges with his lawyer John Carr from the Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse for a lunch break amidst closing remarks to a federal jury during his criminal trial on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 in Charleston, W.Va. (Craig Hudson/The Charleston … [Read more...] about Jury starts deliberating in West Virginia justice’s trial
Mountain Valley Pipeline cited for environmental violations in West Virginia
Just two months after construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline began, regulators cited the project for failing to control erosion at two work sites.A notice of violation, filed April 3 by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, marks the first such action related to work on a natural gas pipeline that opponents have predicted will cause widespread environmental damage.The notice was included in a status report filed this week by Mountain Valley with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the lead agency overseeing construction of the 303-mile pipeline through the two Virginias.“We expected this, frankly,” said David Sligh, conservation director of Wild Virginia, one of the organizations critical of a massive buried pipeline being built by a partnership of five energy companies.“We have all along doubted that they would be faithful to the requirements they are supposed to be held to,” Sligh said. “I think it’s a cautionary … [Read more...] about Mountain Valley Pipeline cited for environmental violations in West Virginia
Fierce spring storm to bring thunder, hail, funnel clouds, even snow to the Sierra
By Amy Graff, SFGATE Published 8:27 am, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 20', … [Read more...] about Fierce spring storm to bring thunder, hail, funnel clouds, even snow to the Sierra
Federal appeals court hears 2 pipeline cases
RICHMOND — The legal fight against the Mountain Valley Pipeline ramped up Tuesday, with lawyers in two cases asking a federal appeals court to slow down the project’s run through Southwest Virginia.In back-to-back oral arguments, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was first asked to reverse a decision by the State Water Control Board, which issued a water quality certification after finding a “reasonable assurance” that the natural gas pipeline would not pollute the 500-some streams and wetlands it will cross.The same three-judge panel then heard a challenge of the U.S. Forest Service’s approval for the buried pipeline to cut through the Jefferson National Forest.Both cases are being brought by a variety of conservation groups and individuals who say that building the largest such pipeline ever seen in Virginia will wreak environmental havoc.Written decisions are expected in the coming weeks.Although tree-cutting for the 303-mile pipe is well underway, … [Read more...] about Federal appeals court hears 2 pipeline cases