Logan County Commissioner has filed a lawsuit alleging defamation and malicious prosecution by a former supporter. Commissioner Diana Barnette filed a lawsuit Friday morning (10/24/26) against Greenville resident Chris Trent for defamation and malicious prosecution. The lawsuit stems from Trentβs unsuccessful legal challenge earlier this year to Barnetteβs residency in the May Primary race. A Kanawha County judge ultimately rejected the challenge after all the circuit judges in Logan C