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Judge Ends Foster Care Case Stalemate | Parkersburg News
A West Virginia federal judge has slammed state officials for stalling a seven-year-old foster care lawsuit, ordering it to move forward with a March 2025 trial after rejecting their request to pause proceedings. The case, reopened after a prior dismissal was reversed on appeal, centers on horrific conditions including kids housed in hotels and shelters, facing neglect and abuse. The judge warned that delays won’t be tolerated while children continue to suffer, and is reopening discovery to ensure the case reflects current realities. Child advocates are rallying behind the ruling, calling it…
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