The coal empire owned by the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice could be on the hook for up to $1.2 billion in fines in Virginia for violating a 2020 cleanup deal over oil spills at eight mining sites, the state claims.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against James "Jay" Justice III, Gov. Jim Justice's (R-WV) son, and 13 coal companies owned by him.
CHARLESTON Pressure continues to mount on Gov. Jim Justice and his family owned companies to pay past debts as he sets out for a U.S. Senate run. In the
CHARLESTON Pressure continues to mount on Gov. Jim Justice and his family-owned companies to pay past debts as he sets out for a U.S. Senate run. In the latest wrinkle, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia issued writs of execution to the U.S. Marshals Service for Gov. James (Jim) […]