Stereo seller punished for disobeying judge

A St. Albans man was found in contempt of court for disobeying a judge's order that he stop selling stereo equipment over the Internet, the state Attorney General's Office announced Friday.

In 2004, Randy Boggess, who sold electronics online under the name Randy's Stereo Outlet, was ordered to stop doing any business in West Virginia.

In November, the Attorney General's Office filed a petition in Kanawha Circuit Court, asking Judge Duke Bloom to find Boggess in contempt. The office had received complaints from three would-be customers from out of state who said they paid for high-end stereo equipment from Boggess, but never received the merchandise.

At a hearing earlier this month, Boggess admitted that he had swindled the three individuals and failed to refund their money, the release states.

Boggess has made restitution to all three consumers, according to the release.

Bloom ordered Boggess to pay the state $1,000 to cover the expenses for the case. In addition, the judge ordered Boggess to perform six days of community service, the release states.

Ice cream recall expands to W.Va., Ky.

Pierre's Ice Cream Co. is expanding a recall to West Virginia and Kentucky.

The Cleveland, Ohio-based company said Thursday that 56-ounce packages of its Homestyle Brand of Dutch chocolate ice cream may contain peanut butter cups, which aren't listed as an ingredient. People with peanut allergies or severe sensitivity could develop life-threatening health problems if they eat the ice cream, though Pierre's says no illnesses have been reported.

Pierre's says the ice cream was distributed in West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, western Pennsylvania and Indiana. The containers have the code 07320 printed on the rim of the lid.

A St. Albans man was found in contempt of court for disobeying a judge's order that he stop selling stereo equipment over the Internet, the state Attorney General's Office announced Friday.

In 2004, Randy Boggess, who sold electronics online under the name Randy's Stereo Outlet, was ordered to stop doing any business in West Virginia.

In November, the Attorney General's Office filed a petition in Kanawha Circuit Court, asking Judge Duke Bloom to find Boggess in contempt. The office had received complaints from three would-be customers from out of state who said they paid for high-end stereo equipment from Boggess, but never received the merchandise.

At a hearing earlier this month, Boggess admitted that he had swindled the three individuals and failed to refund their money, the release states.

Boggess has made restitution to all three consumers, according to the release.

Bloom ordered Boggess to pay the state $1,000 to cover the expenses for the case. In addition, the judge ordered Boggess to perform six days of community service, the release states.

Ice cream recall expands to W.Va., Ky.

Pierre's Ice Cream Co. is expanding a recall to West Virginia and Kentucky.

The Cleveland, Ohio-based company said Thursday that 56-ounce packages of its Homestyle Brand of Dutch chocolate ice cream may contain peanut butter cups, which aren't listed as an ingredient. People with peanut allergies or severe sensitivity could develop life-threatening health problems if they eat the ice cream, though Pierre's says no illnesses have been reported.

Pierre's says the ice cream was distributed in West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, western Pennsylvania and Indiana. The containers have the code 07320 printed on the rim of the lid.

Pierre's says consumers should discard the ice cream and return the lid for a refund. Consumers with questions can call (216) 432-1144.

State destroys 200 cases of recalled beef

State Agriculture Commissioner Gus Douglass says West Virginians shouldn't worry about a national beef recall.

Douglass said 1,323 cases of beef taco product made with meat from the Westland/Hallmark Meat Co. in Chino, Calif., made it to West Virginia. All but 240 cases have been consumed.

State officials destroyed 200 cases Thursday, and schools must deal with the remainder.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recalled 143 million pounds of beef products dating to Feb. 1, 2006, from Westland/Hallmark. The recall came after the Humane Society of the United States released undercover video showing crippled and sick animals at the slaughterhouse being shoved with forklifts. Such animals are more at risk for illnesses like mad cow disease.

Health officials say no illnesses have been linked to the recalled beef.

Supplement maker found guilty of fraud

CINCINNATI - A federal court jury has found the owner of a company that sells "male enhancement" tablets and other herbal supplements guilty of bank fraud and money laundering.

Steve Warshak is founder and president of Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals, distributor of Enzyte and a number of products alleged to boost energy, manage weight, reduce memory loss and aid restful sleep.

Television ads for Enzyte feature "Smiling Bob," a goofy, grinning man whose life gets much better after he uses the product.