West Virginia law makes obstructing police, 'causing death' a felony
West Virginia's governor has signed a bill that makes interfering with a police officer and causing their death a felony punishable by up to life in prison.
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West Virginia's governor has signed a bill that makes interfering with a police officer and causing their death a felony punishable by up to life in prison.
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