Massey Energy Case could have a far-reaching impact
In a case that could have major implications for state judicial elections, the United States Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments next month over whether a West Virginia Supreme Court justice should have disqualified himself from a case involving a major campaign contributor. Critics charge that Justice Brent D. Benjamin’s until recent refusal to recuse himself from cases involving Massey Energy give rise to questions of prejudice or worse. However, attorney for Massey suggest that the real intent of the case is to do away with judicial elections.


