Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Mingo Elected Officials Arraigned Today


CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Two elected officials were in court Wednesday morning in connection with two separate corruption cases.

Mingo County Circuit Court Judge, Michael Thornsbury pleaded not guilty with two counts of conspiracy.

He's accused of having an affair with his secretary and trying to frame her husband for several crimes, including drug possession, larceny and assault.

Thornsbury will be back in court for a pre-trial hearing on September 26th.

His trial has been set for October 15th.

County Commissioner David Baisden pleaded not guilty to extortion.

He's accused of pulling a local dealer's county contract when he refused to provide Baisden with discounted tires.

Baisden resigned Wednesday morning as purchasing agent for the county, but did not resign from his seat on the commission.

He will be back in court for a pre-trial hearing on September 20th.

His trial has been set for October 21st.