 Eventually, an investigation by the office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia was launched, and the court was audited by the state's legislative auditor.The legislative auditor found multiple irregularities in the court's practices including undocumented and commuting use of court-owned vehicles and the improper purchase of gift cards.Significant public attention was centered on spending for expensive office renovations, including a $32,000 couch for Justice Allen Loughry, and Loughry's use of an original Cass Gilbert-designed desk from the State Capitol at his home.