FEDERAL CHARGES West Virginia Sheriff Indicted In Beating Case
Reported by: Associated Press
Web Producer: Bethany Simmons
Reported: Jun. 6, 2012 12:45 PM EDT
Updated: Jun. 6, 2012 12:55 PM EDT
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Berkeley County
, West Virginia
A West Virginia Sheriff is facing federal charges.
A Federal Grand Jury has indicted Jefferson County Sheriff Robert Shirley for a beating that resulted in bodily injury. The incident happened in Berkeley County back in December 2010.
Shirley is also charged with falsifying records in the investigation. If convicted, Shirley faces up to 30 years in prison and a half million dollar fine.
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