WV Supreme Court dismisses ethics charges against Judge Akers stemming from foster care comments

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 616

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has dismissed ethics charges against Kanawha County Circuit Court Judge Maryclaire Akers stemming from a radio interview where she spoke about the state’s foster care system.

In a dismissal order issued this week, the Supreme Court adopted a Judicial Hearing Board recommendation that “insufficient evidence exists” to establish Akers violated five judicial-conduct rules.

The order comes after the Judicial Investigation Commission

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