Charges of timber theft on federal property in Giles County lead to a split verdict
Derrick Thompson was convicted of conspiring to cut and sell black walnut trees, but acquitted of remaining charges.
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Derrick Thompson was convicted of conspiring to cut and sell black walnut trees, but acquitted of remaining charges.
William Riley Stump is one of three men charged with taking the trees from federally protected land.
The plan was to sell the trees in Lindside, West Virginia, federal authorities allege. Black walnuts are prized by furniture and cabinet makers.
Officials say three men have been indicted after federal prosecutors accused them of stealing walnut trees from federally protected land.
The plan was to sell the trees in Lindside, West Virginia, federal authorities allege. Black walnuts are prized by furniture and cabinet makers.