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A Virginia lawyer is on his way to the U.S. Supreme Court to defend the right of a man to grow a beard. Seven states will be watching that case closely.…
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More than 6,000 people in Virginia’s local and regional jails are mentally ill according to a new report from Virginia’s Inspector General, but they’re…
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A recent Gallup poll shows 58% of Americans favor legalizing marijuana. Colorado and Washington have done so, and Californians are expected to vote on the…
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Helping Victims of Human TraffickingOne goal of outgoing Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is ensuring that there are advocates for domestic violence and human trafficking victims after he…
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Attorneys for former UVA lacrosse player George Huguely argued for a new trial before the Virginia Court of Appeals.They are not discussing plans to…
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The Virginia State Crime Commission is recommending a package of legislation that would provide authorities with additional tools to investigate and…
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Jens Soering: Doubts, Politics & Possible ParoleFour years ago, then Governor Tim Kaine was talking with the Justice Department about transferring Jens Soering back to his homeland, Germany. A jury had…
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Virginia’s parole board is again considering the case of Jens Soering, a UVA honors student from Germany, convicted of killing his girlfriend’s parents in…
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While Virginia has made significant strides to confront human trafficking, it’s still a growing problem—so much so that Governor McDonnell hosted the…
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Progress Made in Fighting Human TraffickingThe Polaris Project is an organization active in the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. and globally.Pushing for stronger state laws, they rank…