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Moss Returned to WVRJA

Linda Lou Moss, found guilty of Possession of a Controlled Substance on July 29th, 2023 in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County, was returned to the West Virginia Central Regional Jail on October 23, 2023 after testing positive for illegal substances while on Home Confinement. Ms. Moss will appear before Judge Anita Ashley for further Read More…

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Moss Jury Trial Ends with Misdemeanor Conviction

After a three day jury trial in the Circuit Court of Judge Anita Harold Ashley, Linda Lou Moss was convicted of the misdemeanor offense of “Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth)” but not of the offense of “Possession with intent to deliver.” The jury deliberated several hours, but ultimately were only convinced of her possession, Read More…

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Moss Trial Entering Third Day as Jury Deliberates Verdict

The Trial of State of WV vs. Linda Lou Moss began Tuesday, July 25th. Ms. Moss appeared with her attorney John Balenovich, who, when presented a plea deal by Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries, the plea was rejected. She was offered the opportunity to plea guilty to Felony Possession with Intent to Deliver and have her Read More…

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Judge Ashley Refuses the Recommendation of Defense and State in Testerman Case

Judge Anita Harold Ashley had a second busy day in the Circuit Court of Calhoun with the following cases, in addition to the Greathouse sentencing (see separate story).  Co-defendants Dylan and David Paul Little appeared with their attorneys David Richardson and Daniel Minardi with regards to the charge of Transferring Stolen Goods. Their case was Read More…