W.Va. judge dismisses charges in torture case after wife denies allegations, won't cooperate
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The case against a West Virginia man accused of torturing his wife has collapsed after a judge dismissed the charges.
Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Evans dismissed the charges Monday, in part because the woman denied the allegations and refused to cooperate with prosecutors.
About a year ago, Stephanie Lizon fled from her husband and domestic violence shelter workers said she told them she had been captive for nearly a decade. The shelter workers said she had been beaten, burned and even shackled. Her husband, Peter Lizon, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding and domestic battery.
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Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Craig Tatterson left open the possibility for future charges, saying the case was still under investigation.
Stephanie Lizon gave birth to the couple's daughter last week.