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Jackson County Dismisses Terror Threat Case Over Miranda Error

4/30/2026

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Jackson County prosecutors dropped the terroristic threats case against Morgan Morrow after finding the suspect was not properly Mirandized.
The prosecutor filed a motion to dismiss without prejudice on April 16, allowing refiling and noting West Virginia law has no felony statute of limitations.
Defense attorney Mark Atkinson said the case should never have been filed and expressed relief that it is over.

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Jackson County prosecutors dropped the terroristic threats case against Morgan Morrow after finding the suspect was not properly Mirandized.
The prosecutor filed a motion to dismiss without prejudice on April 16, allowing refiling and noting West Virginia law has no felony statute of limitations.
Defense attorney Mark Atkinson said the case should never have been filed and expressed relief that it is over.