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Sexual abuse trial for Harrison County student aide continued

CLARKSBURG, W.Va — The trial for a Harrison County Schools teacher’s aide accused of sexually abusing a first-grader has been moved to August.

Victor Chess is accused of misconduct with a 7-year-old girl at the North View Elementary School and was arrested in May 2024 by West Virginia State Police.

The case was orignially set for trail next week, but a continuance was granted at the request of ther prosecution.

The pre-trial hearing is scheduled for July 22, and the trial is scheduled to begin on Aug. 17.

 





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