Charles Town Resident Acquitted of Multiple Charges
In a significant legal case, Joseph Haupt, a resident of Charles Town, faced multiple charges including eight counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and four counts of Domestic Battery. The trial took place over 2½ days at the Jefferson County Circuit Court, concluding with a not guilty verdict on all 16 charges by a jury on October 7, 2025. Haupt was represented by local attorney Kirk H. Bottner, highlighting the impact of this case within the community and the judicial proceedings in the area.
