Thursday, August 29, 2013

West Virginia couple to file civil lawsuits after federal indictment of Mingo County judge


The lawyer for the husband and wife allegedly wronged by Mingo Circuit Judge Michael Thornsbury and other officials says they are ready to file a list of civil lawsuits.

Attorney Mike Callaghan says he has sent notices to several public agencies informing them of planned lawsuits on behalf of Robert and Kim Woodruff.

State law requires anyone planning to sue a state agency to give notice 30 days before filing.

Callaghan said he sent notices to the state Supreme Court, the Mingo County Commission, State Police and the city of Gilbert.

Federal prosecutors claim Thornsbury had an affair with his secretary Kim Woodruff and tried to frame her husband Robert for several crimes, including drug possession, larceny and assault.

Thornsbury was indicted earlier this month.