Wetzel Circuit Court

Video shows circuit judge displaying gun during court hearing

By Chris Dickerson | Friday, Aug 19, 2022 @ 5:10pm

CHARLESTON – Video from a March hearing shows a circuit judge briefly displaying his gun while addressing defense attorneys in an EQT royalties case.
Hummel recuses himself from all EQT cases; prosecutor says he sees no criminal activity

By Chris Dickerson | Thursday, Aug 11, 2022 @ 5:11pm

NEW MARTINSVILLE – The circuit judge who allegedly pointed a gun at an attorney during an EQT oil and gas royalties hearing has recused himself from hearing other cases involving the company.
Attorney says circuit judge pointed gun at her from bench during hearing

By Chris Dickerson | Friday, Jul 15, 2022 @ 1:41pm

NEW MARTINSVILLE – A circuit court judge allegedly brandished a handgun during a hearing earlier this year, leaving it pointed at an attorney from Texas during the proceedings.