Commissioner David Baisden, a suspect in a political corruption investigation in Mingo County
Baisden is expected to plead guilty to a federal extortion charge and step down from his position as commissioner.
A plea hearing is set Tuesday, Oct. 1, in Charleston
Baisden is accused of pulling a local tire dealer's contract with the county when they refused to give him a personal discount. He is expected to resign from the commission as part of his plea deal.
He has been free on bond.
