Statement from United States Attorney Will Thompson

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia and its partners have concluded an investigation involving now-former Kanawha County Commissioner W. Kent Carper. The investigation uncovered significant allegations of concern. It also found that Carper had significant health issues that could have had an impact on his actions relevant to the investigation. As a result, a decision has been made to end the investigation without taking further action, United States Attorney Will Thompson announced today.

In general, the U.S. Department of Justice does not publicly announce investigations or investigative findings. Department of Justice policy allows exceptions in certain circumstances, including when the issue under investigation has already received significant publicity. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia follows Department of Justice policy and regulations when deciding which investigations and investigative findings to announce publicly.

 A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia.

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