09/01/2026
A Kanawha County Circuit Court judge has approved a $700,000 partial settlement in connection with the 2023 death of Nathan Kennedy at the North Central Regional Jail.
Forbes Law Offices, along with Calwell Luce di Trapano and John & Werner Law Offices, represents the Kennedy family in its pursuit of accountability.
While this settlement is an important step, the case is not over.
“Something has got to change,” attorney Jesse Forbes said. “No one who makes a mistake should die in custody while waiting for justice.”
You can read the latest update in the case here: https://wvmetronews.com/2026/08/30/partial-judgement-awarded-in-death-of-ncrj-inmate/