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Coverage dated May 30, 2023

DOJ sues son of West Virginia governor as Justice mounts bid for Manchin seat

Headline from Washington Examiner

The Justice Department announced Wednesday it is suing the son of Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) and 13 coal companies he owns to collect "unpaid civil penalties," according to records assessed by the Department of the Interior.

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  1. NBC10 Philadelphia

    DOJ Sues Son of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and His Coal Empire Over Millions in Unpaid Fines (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    Jim Justice, reportedly his state’s richest resident, launched his campaign for the Senate seat held by Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin.

  2. Fox News

    DOJ sues coal companies owned by son of top Republican Manchin challenger (opens Fox News)

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    The DOJ is suing 13 coal companies owned and operated by the son of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, who is looking to challenge Sen. Joe Manchin in 2024.

  3. Washington Examiner

    DOJ sues son of West Virginia governor as Justice mounts bid for Manchin seat (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The Justice Department announced Wednesday it is suing the son of Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) and 13 coal companies he owns to collect "unpaid civil penalties," according to records assessed by the Department of the Interior.

  4. Washington Times

    Biden DOJ sues family coal business of GOP challenger to Sen. Joe Manchin (opens Washington Times)

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    The Department of Justice on Wednesday filed a multimillion-dollar civil lawsuit against the coal empire run by the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican running for U.S. Senate.

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