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CHARLESTON — Former Richwood, West Virginia, mayor Bob Henry Baber is heading to jail for one to 10 years after being paid for “volunteer” 2016 flood recovery work that he
CHARLESTON â Former Richwood, West Virginia, mayor Bob Henry Baber pleaded guilty Monday to a felony information resulting from a years-long investigation into the misuse of millions in disaster relief funds from the deadly 2016 floods. As part of the plea agreement, prosecutors will not pursue additional felony charges against Baber, 70, according to a news release from the State Auditorâs office. Baber was charged with defrauding the City of Richwood of $2,443.54. Nicholas County Circuit Judge Stephen Callahan is scheduled to sentence Baber at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 12. Baber faces up ...