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CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice has agreed to “reside” in Charleston as part of a settlement reached in a court case regarding the governor’s residency during his term Monday.

Mirasty had pled guilty to manslaughter last October in connection to the death of 22-year-old Sequin Mooswa in North Battleford. North Battleford RCMP reported that on March 8, 2020, they received a call to conduct a welfare check at a residence on the 1900 block of St. Laurent Drive in North Battleford. There they found Mooswa deceased. Mirasty was originally charged with second degree murder, but ultimately entered a guilty plea to the manslaughter charge. There have been a number of court...

CHARLESTON — Senior Status Judge Dan OHanlon temporarily will fill a seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court after last months death of Circuit Judge Charlie King. OHanlon began considering matters January 5. OHanlon previously served as a Cabell Circuit Court judge before his retirement and move to senior status. King, who also served Kanawha County Prosecutor, died December 28. King had been a circuit judge since 1988. He was Chief Circuit Judge several times, including most of 2020. Before that,...

The Crown did not oppose the adjournment. Judge Dan O’Hanlon indicated that he was inclined to adjourn the sentencing anyway given that four people had wished to appear for the sentencing hearing, but were unable to attend. The matters for Mirasty have been adjourned to Jan. 18 at 11 a.m., in Courtroom 1 North Battleford to be spoken to. A new sentencing date will likely be set at that time. The latest court appearance in North Battleford took place via phone conference call, and due to th...