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W.Va. Woman Recants Kidnap, Torture Story

Prosecutor stands by '07 convictions, didn't rely on her testimony

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 22, 2009 5:40 AM CDT

(Newser) – A black woman who accused seven white people of beating and raping her while keeping her captive in a West Virginia trailer in 2007 has recanted her story, according to her lawyer. Six of the seven are currently serving prison time after confessing and accepting...   Read full story »

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