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Date: 10-13-2018
Case Style:
United States of America v. Allen Loughry, II
Case Number: 2:18-cr-00134
Judge: John T. Copenhaver, Jr.
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia (Kanawha County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Philip H. Wright and R. Gregory McVey
Defendant's Attorney: John Carr
Description:
Charleston, WV - Former West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Convicted
A jury found that a Justice on the West Virginia's highest court - – Justice Allen Loughry - was guilty of numerous and serious federal crimes, including witness tampering and lying to a federal agent.
The United States Attorney for the Southern District said that Public corruption is a cancer that erodes public confidence and undermines the Rule of Law. This is not a sad day for West Virginia but, rather, a hopeful one. The system worked. Corruption was rooted out. Confidence is restored.
He thanked the jury and the court in this matter. There is no more solemn duty in the maintenance of liberty than that of a juror. This jury took its role seriously, was deliberate in its evaluation of the evidence, and delivered its verdict. I want to thank each of them for their patience and respect for this critically important process. I also want to thank the FBI, in particular Special Agent Jim Lafferty, the West Virginia Legislative Commission on Special Investigations, the Internal Revenue Service—Criminal Investigation Division, and Assistant United States Attorneys Philip H. Wright and Greg McVey for their tireless and excellent work in preparation for this case and their awesome work during trial. In addition, I want to thank my entire team for their contributions to this case including the work on this matter by former AUSA’s L. Anna Forbes and Eric Bacaj.
He said, with the verdict rendered by the jury, it was his sincere hope that our citizens can again have confidence that the law matters and that public officials who have lost their way will be held accountable. The people of West Virginia have worked too hard and too long to tolerate misconduct that strikes at the heart of the public’s trust by their elected officials. He intends to do all that he can to ensure that that the citizens of West Virginia have the honest government they deserve.
He also want to offer prayers to Justice Loughry and the Loughry family. This is a difficult day. The jury rendered its verdict. He is held accountable but that doesn’t change the earnestness and sincerity for my offer of prayers in this matter.
The verdict was a serious defeat for public corruption and those that abuse the public trust. The verdict was a victory for the people of West Virginia and honest government.”
FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Jones of the Pittsburgh Field Office added:
"No matter the level or the people involved, public corruption will not be tolerated in our communities," said FBI Pittsburgh Special Agent in Charge Robert Jones. "Just like everyone else, a judge needs to follow the law. The FBI will continue to hold accountable those who betray the public's trust."
Charges:
FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(1)
FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(1s)
FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(1ss)
FRAUDS AND SWINDLES
(2-17)
FRAUDS AND SWINDLES
(2s-17s)
FRAUDS AND SWINDLES
(2ss)
FRAUDS AND SWINDLES
(3ss)
FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(5ss-6ss)
FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(8ss)
FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(10ss-12ss)
FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(15ss)
FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(18)
INTIMIDATION OR FORCE AGAINST WITNESS
(18s)
FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(18ss)
STATEMENTS OR ENTRIES GENERALLY
(19-21)
FRAUD BY WIRE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION
(19s)
FRAUDS AND SWINDLES
(19ss) Dismissed.
INFLUENCE/INJURING OFFICER/JUROR/WITNESS
(20s)
INTIMIDATION OR FORCE AGAINST WITNESS
(20ss)
STATEMENTS OR ENTRIES GENERALLY
(21s-23s)
TAMPERING WITH A WITNESS, VICTIM OR INFORMANT
(22)
INFLUENCE/INJURING OFFICER/JUROR/WITNESS
(22ss) Dismissed.
STATEMENTS OR ENTRIES GENERALLY
(23ss)
STATEMENTS OR ENTRIES GENERALLY
(24ss) Dismissed.
STATEMENTS OR ENTRIES GENERALLY
(25ss)
Outcome: 10/12/2018 72 JURY VERDICT as to Allen H. Loughry II; Guilty on Counts 3ss, 5ss-6ss, 10ss-12ss, 15ss, 18ss, 20ss, 23ss, 25ss; Not Guilty on Counts 4ss, 7ss, 9ss, 13ss-14ss, 16ss-17ss, 21ss. (tmr)
10/12/2018 73 JURY VERDICT - UNREDACTED Copy for Court Users Only. (tmr)
10/12/2018 74 JURY TRIAL DAY 8 as to Allen H. Loughry, II held by Judge John T. Copenhaver, Jr. on 10/12/2018; Court Reporter: Catherine Schutte-Stant. (tmr)
Guilty
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