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Jefferson County to appoint replacement for ex-sheriff
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. -- Rather than hold a special election, the Jefferson County Commission will appoint a Democrat to replace disgraced former sheriff Robert Shirley.
Shirley is awaiting sentencing for violating the civil rights of a bank robber who was beaten after a 2010 police chase. He faces up to 10 years in prison.
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Jefferson County to appoint replacement for ex-sheriff
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. -- Rather than hold a special election, the Jefferson County Commission will appoint a Democrat to replace disgraced former sheriff Robert Shirley.
Shirley is awaiting sentencing for violating the civil rights of a bank robber who was beaten after a 2010 police chase. He faces up to 10 years in prison.
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