Landmark Verdict: Jefferson County Man Convicted of Sexually Abusing Stepchild Faces Over a Millennium Behind Bars
CHARLES TOWN, West Virginia – A jury has convicted 64-year-old John Robert Bane, a resident of Jefferson County, for sexually abusing his 12-year-old stepchild in September 2022. The trial took place in Jefferson County’s historic courthouse under the oversight of Judge David M. Hammer, with Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Gregory Jones leading the prosecution. Bane was charged with 26 felony counts, including first-degree sexual assault, sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, or custodian, and sexual abuse charges. After an hour of deliberation, the jury returned with a guilty verdict on all 26 charges. Bane now faces … Read more