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Reflecting Pool repairs could undermine case against former Olympian, judge says
A D.C. Superior Court judge warns that repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool may undermine the government's vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn.
Virginia enacts first-of-its-kind speed limiter program for reckless drivers
Virginia becomes first state to adopt an intelligent speed assistance program allowing judges to order speed limiters for reckless drivers.
Justice Dept. taps veteran lawyer to lead Virginia federal prosecutor’s office
The Justice Department named Theo Stamos acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia amid leadership turmoil and political controversy.
Staunton prosecutor gets protective order against man, charges filed
Staunton Commonwealth’s Attorney John Baber obtained a preliminary protective order against Aaron Q. Barmer following repeated harassment and PPO violations.
Criminal – Woman dodges disorderly conduct conviction
Teona Seqouya Rose's disorderly conduct conviction was reversed by the Virginia court due to the other-crimes proviso allowing assault charges instead.
Virginia AG’s office locates baby giraffes missing from zoo
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones announced the recovery of two baby giraffes missing from Natural Bridge Zoo amid ongoing legal disputes and investigations.
SCOTUS: Va. geofence warrant was Fourth Amendment search
The U.S. Supreme Court held that a Virginia geofence warrant constitutes a Fourth Amendment search, affirming privacy rights in cellphone location data.
Witness’s identification of suspect not tainted
The Court of Appeals of Virginia upheld a Richmond robbery suspect's photo lineup identification, rejecting claims of suggestive procedures.
DC sniper, Bobbitt prosecutor Paul Ebert dies at 88
Paul Ebert, longtime Prince William County commonwealth’s attorney known for prosecuting the D.C. sniper and Bobbitt cases, died at 88 from Parkinson’s complications.
Virginia court upholds rape conviction despite juror bias claims
The Court of Appeals of Virginia upheld Bobby Gerard Clary's rape convictions, ruling no juror bias despite defense claims during voir dire.
Va. Supreme Court reverses ‘Tiger King’ star’s conviction for buying lion cubs
The Supreme Court of Virginia reversed Bhagavan Antle's conviction for illegally purchasing lion cubs, ruling the relevant statute prohibits sale but not purchase.
Judge formally ends US prosecution of Turkey’s Halkbank after Trump deal
The US district court formally dismissed the criminal indictment against turkey's Halkbank following a deferred prosecution agreement linked to diplomatic negotiations.
Legal Tech
- How large language models are leveling the personal injury playing field
- Attorney Share, Lawmatics integrate to automate law firm referrals
- How ransomware tactics against law firms are changing
Verdicts & Settlements
- Motor Vehicle Negligence – Motorcyclist suffers severe injuries in vehicle accident
- Medical Malpractice – Patient dies after alleged improper medicine admin
- Workers’ Compensation-Vehicle accident paralyzes Brazilian cement worker
- Medical Malpractice – Death from cancer followed stomach pain misdiagnosis
- Workers’ Compensation – Seasonal worker paralyzed in tobacco baler accident
Opinion Digests
- Criminal – Felony eluding conviction supported by dash cam video
- Jury and jurors – Batson challenge fails
- Habeas corpus – District court erred when it granted writ of habeas corpus
- Fraud – Defendant fails to show that unjust enrichment claim was untimely
- Civil Rights – Police didn’t use excessive force when they shot man with prop gun
- Prisons – Correctional officials granted immunity in lawsuit over inmate’s murder
- Contract – Court finds contract terms ambiguous
