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Nine Million Dollar Privacy Settlement | Clarksburg News
A judge has approved a $9.1 million settlement in a landmark case exposing hidden cameras in West Virginia State Police Academy locker rooms from 2015 to 2023, compensating hundreds of women—including trainees and staff—for invasive privacy violations. The payout includes individual damages based on exposure levels, plus over $500,000 for new security upgrades to prevent future breaches. The scandal was uncovered by a whistleblower former trooper whose own ordeal—including legal issues and termination—adds complexity to the story. Lawyers hailed the settlement as justice and accountability…
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