The Times West Virginian

May 27, 2009

Fairmont man pleads guilty to sexual abuse, assault and incest

By Mallory Panuska

FAIRMONT — A 60-year-old man pleaded guilty to a 24-count indictment in Marion County Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon.

James A. White, of 1111 Conaway St., Fairmont, will be sentenced at a later date for eight counts each of first-degree sexual assault, sexual abuse by a parent or guardian, and incest.

White told Judge David R. Janes Tuesday that he “did touch his granddaughter inappropriately,” which resulted in the indictment.

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