LEGAL · WV · 1985-1989
Charlie Brown
Attorney General · Democrat · West Virginia
On the record
Resigned 1989 amid theft-of-services scandal
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Between 1985 and 1989, Charlie Brown held the Attorney General seat in West Virginia, a 4-year tenure. Took office after Chauncey H. Browning Jr.; succeeded by Roger W. Tompkins. Departure context: Resigned 1989 amid theft-of-services scandal. Same-year political environment (1985): Governor Arch A. Moore Jr.; Secretary of State Ken Hechler.
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