Two women from Cabell County, Jane Hite King and Kimberly Maynard, have been indicted for criminal violations related to the 2022 Primary Election. They are facing charges of false swearing, aiding and abetting false swearing, and conspiracy to commit false swearing. The indictment alleges that they knowingly provided false information on their Certificates of Announcement by claiming to reside in magisterial districts where they did not actually live. The case was investigated by the West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office, with oversight from Kim Mason and lead investigation by Robert Hanson from the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office. The findings were presented to the grand jury by Special Prosecuting Attorney Seth S. Gaskins, resulting in the indictments.
Candidates are required to provide accurate information when filing for office, and providing false information is considered false swearing under West Virginia law. Each charge carries a potential penalty of up to one year in prison and a fine of up to $1,000. Secretary of State Kris Warner emphasized that the charges are allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Warner also praised the diligence and dedication of the investigators and prosecutor involved in the case, highlighting the importance of ensuring the integrity of elections in West Virginia. The indictment serves as a reminder that such conduct will not be tolerated.
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