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Berkeley County Fraud Case Unfolds | Charleston News
Two former West Virginia sheriff’s department employees, Lisa French and Barbara Gooden, face federal fraud charges for allegedly stealing over $3 million from conservatorship accounts between 2007 and 2024—using forged checks, stolen signatures, and diverted funds. With more than 550 fraudulent transactions impacting 59 accounts, the case underscores serious abuse of public trust. French appeared in court, received pre-trial release, and her trial jury selection begins September 1; Gooden’s arraignment is pending. U.S. prosecutors vow to protect taxpayer money and hold accountable those who…
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