The VLW Blog

Federal authorities may have a reached an understanding about how to resolve the case of a Navy veteran facing four firearms charges after calling for help on a suicide prevention line.
The U.S. Attorney’s office has moved to postpone the trial of Sean Duvall for six months, indicating the delay has the agreement of Duvall’s attorney. [...]

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The prosecution of a troubled veteran for having a homemade shotgun he intended to use to take his own life has triggered concern from veterans groups.
While a federal judge did not appear impressed Tuesday with the legal basis of a motion to dismiss the firearms charges against Sean Duvall, the Roanoke hearing was watched by [...]

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The law school at the College of William & Mary is using the occasion of Veterans Day today to announce the formation of a clinic to help veterans seeking disability benefits.
Beginning in January, eight law students and two adjunct professors will help veterans with the filing, adjudication, and appeal of service-related disability compensation claims, according [...]

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The Washington Post reports that the Bush administration has given up its efforts to block Wiccans from putting their religious symbol, a pentacle (a five-pointed star in a circle), on the tombstones of soldiers who are buried in a military graveyards, including Arlington National Cemetery. Wicca, apparently one of the nation’s fastest growing faiths, is [...]

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