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Who is Shelley Moore Capito’s father?

Shelley Moore Capito is one of three children born to Shelley (Riley) and Arch Moore, an influential Republican who was a three-time governor of West Virginia. Throughout his political career, he faced corruption allegations, and in 1990 he pleaded guilty to various charges, including extortion, tax fraud, and obstruction of justice. Moore served more than two years in prison. In 1996 he paid $750,000 to settle a misconduct lawsuit brought by West Virginia.