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Federal appeals court rules against Fairfax County in police shooting

The Fourth Circuit ruled that Fairfax County police officer Joshua Moser may have violated Jeffery Payne’s constitutional rights in a 2022 shooting. The post Federal appeals court...

Employment – Fairfax County prevails on firefighter’s employment claims

Where a woman who was not selected for fire chief argued the non-selection was both discriminatory and retaliatory, the county prevailed on these claims. The firefighter failed to...

Virginia Appeals Court upholds block on Prince William Digital Gateway project

The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld a ruling voiding approvals for the Prince William Digital Gateway data center due to public notice violations. The post Virginia Appeals Court...

Criminal – Felony eluding conviction violated Double Jeopardy clause

The Virginia court reversed a felony eluding conviction in Botetourt County, ruling it violated double jeopardy after a prior Bedford County conviction. The post Criminal – Felony...

Prince William County data center rezoning is void ab initio

The Court of Appeals of Virginia ruled Prince William County's rezoning for data centers void ab initio due to advertising violations under Va. Code § 15.2-2204(A). The post Prince...

Criminal- Charges dismissed because of Speedy Trial Act

The henry county circuit court affirmed dismissal of felony indictments against John Antonio Fennell due to speedy trial act violations. The post Criminal- Charges dismissed becaus...

Fairfax County Coddles Illegal Alien Criminals.

by Kerry Dougherty More than 1 million people live in Fairfax County, Va. They aren’t like the rest of us. For reasons no one can explain, voters in this wealthy suburb repeatedly...

Fairfax County Groping Case Results in Conviction

Justin Fairfax was facing possible jail at court hearing next week, eviction from family home ahead of murder-suicide

Fairfax – a 47-year-old Democrat – was ordered last month to move out of the $910,000 Annandale home he shared with Cerina and their two teen kids by April 30, a court order shows.

Criminal – Denial of continuance wasn’t abuse of discretion

The Albemarle circuit court affirmed denial of continuance and new counsel requests by Ashley Freeman in a criminal appeal from JDR court conviction. The post Criminal – Denial of...

Criminal – Defendant was wrongly convicted of two counts of hit-and-run

Where the defendant was convicted of two counts of hit-and-run based on the same accident, one of the convictions was reversed. The circuit court erred when it found that a […] The...

Criminal – Evidence supports firearm possession convictions

The Chesapeake circuit court affirmed convictions of Lionel Williams Jr. for firearm possession linked to drug distribution and felon status. The post Criminal – Evidence supports...

Immigration hearing casts two different views of Virginia’s Fairfax County

Republicans accused Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano of allowing people in the country illegally to get away with serious crimes.

Immigration hearing casts two different views of Virginia’s Fairfax County

Republicans accused Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano of allowing people in the country illegally to get away with serious crimes.

Immigration hearing casts two different views of Virginia’s Fairfax County

Republicans accused Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano of allowing people in the country illegally to get away with serious crimes.

Criminal – Record shows defendant violated terms of condition

Where the defendant’s pattern of resistance to conditions of probation, selective technology proficiency and failure to seek excused absences was a product of his own conduct, the...

Steve Descano and Fairfax County Make National Headlines

By James C. Sherlock Steve Descano and Fairfax County have made the kind of national headlines they don’t want, but have earned.

Zoning Board Denies Fairfax Homeowner’s Appeal Over 3-Story Addition

The board upheld the decision that the Greenbriar home addition violates zoning rules. Read More

Search & Seizure – Search of defendant’s backpack was not unlawful

The fredericksburg circuit court affirmed denial of motion to suppress evidence from defendant’s backpack after a lawful terry stop and frisk. The post Search & Seizure – Searc...

Fairfax County teen sentenced for assaults at high school

A Fairfax County teen who assaulted several female students inside of Fairfax High School was sentenced to roughly one year in an adult facility on Monday. A judge sentenced 18-...

Purcellville vice mayor violated Conflict of Interest Act but can retain office, jury rules

A Loudoun County jury found the vice mayor of Purcellville violated Virginia’s Conflict of Interest Act and the town’s own policies and procedures but chose not to remove him from...

Sole LLC owner can be individually liable under VCPA

The Fairfax County Circuit Court ruled that a sole LLC owner can be individually liable for wrongful acts under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. The post Sole LLC owner can be...

Fairfax County Police Arrest Nude Centreville Burglary Suspect

The man has been linked to several incidents in Centreville's London Towne neighborhood. Read More

Employment – FLSA settlement is approved

The edva court approved a $35,000 flsa settlement resolving a bona fide dispute over unpaid overtime wages and attorney’s fees. The post Employment – FLSA settlement is approved fi...