Beckley, WV (WOAY) – Former Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Benjamin Hatfield is facing a new lawsuit for alleged misconduct while in office.
The new lawsuit was filed on Monday June 2, 2025, in Raleigh County Circuit by Jamie Maddy. The lawsuit details allegations that allegedly began when Hatfield was an assistant prosecutor and continued while he was Raleigh County’s Chief Prosecutor. At the time Jamie Maddy and her “paramour” had been arrested and were facing drug-related charges.
According to the lawsuit, Benjamin Hatfield allegedly pressured Jamie Maddy for sex in exchange for favors including bond conditions, favorable criminal case outcomes and other favors from the office of prosecuting attorney in regard to pending criminal charges.
The lawsuit also details behavior by Hatfield over the years. Anytime Maddy or her “paramour” would get into any kind of trouble Hatfield would allegedly ask for sex and would influence the criminal process to benefit the couple.
According to the filed lawsuit, Hatfield would allegedly threaten criminal prosecution, delayed bond, or make threats of incarceration to pressure the plaintiff for sexual favors.
Jamie Maddy is seeking compensatory and punitive damages as well as attorneys’ fees and costs.
In 2024 Hatfield was placed on administrative leave while an investigation was conducted into allegations of misconduct in office. He later resigned his position in October 2024. He also voluntarily surrendered his license to practice law in the state.
Hatfield is currently facing multiple lawsuits for alleged misconduct while on the job.
