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Commonwealth’s Attorney Office rules South Broadway shooting in January a ‘justifiable homicide’

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The Commonwealth’s Attorney Office has ruled a January 1 shooting that killed two men on South Broadway a “justifiable homicide,” determining a r...

Kentucky AG Russell Coleman joins 16-state coalition to address death penalty case delays

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman joined a 16-state coalition asking the federal government to address delays in death penalty cases.

Smyth Co. Commonwealth's Attorney says 'assault weapons ban' is "unconstitutional"

SMYTH COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Smyth County Commonwealth's Attorney Phillip Blevins Jr. said on Sunday that "his office would not support criminal charges resulting solely from techn...

Criminal – Wealth of evidence supports firearm possession conviction

Where the defendant told law enforcement where to find a firearm in the house, it was found in the location he identified, his fingerprints were on the ammunition magazine and […]...

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. The post Witness’s identification of su...

Commonwealth's Attorney Office rules South Broadway shooting in January a 'justifiable homicide'

Lexington police have ruled a January 1 shooting that killed 2 men on South Broadway a justifiable homicide, determining a robbery occurred during a narcotics transaction.

Affidavit: Investigator says Kentucky prosecutor dodged subpoena in Stines case

A defense investigator says Commonwealth's Attorney Matt Butler repeatedly avoided being served a subpoena requiring his appearance at a hearing in the case of Commonwealth of Kent...

Criminal – Allen charge wasn’t abuse of discretion

Where the jury sent a note that they were deadlocked, and that they sought direction from the court on “[w]here” to “go from here,” the trial court did not abuse […] The post Crimi...

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...

Grand Isle prosecutor’s DUI case heading to court diversion, court records state

Criminal – No dismissal of indictment despite Brady violation

Although the Commonwealth failed to produce Brady material, the defendant was not entitled to dismissal of the indictment. Dismissal is appropriate only when the Brady violation ca...

Campbell County property valuation administrator indicted on child exploitation charges

A Campbell County grand jury indicted the county's Property Valuation Administrator on two felony charges related to attempts to solicit a minor.

Spotsylvania's top prosecutor tells why he won't enforce tighter gun laws

New Virginia laws banning the sale and transfer of assault weapons go into effect in about five weeks. But at least five conservative prosecutors say they won’t enforce them. Sp...

Kentucky AG Coleman urges federal help to speed up death penalty cases, end delays

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is urging the federal government to help end delays in carrying out the death penalty.

Spanberger requests Attorney General investigate 2025 homicide at Wallens Ridge State Prison

BIG STONE GAP, Va. (WJHL) — Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones' office said on Friday that Governor Abigail Spanberger has requested that the attorney general investigate Aubrey M...

Public can tour new Augusta County courthouse as it gets ready to open

Augusta County invites the public to tour its new courthouse in Verona ahead of court operations starting June 15. The $67 million facility centralizes judicial services. The post...

Kentucky AG Coleman urges federal help to speed up death penalty cases, end delays

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is urging the federal government to help end delays in carrying out the death penalty, joining a 16-sta...

Richmond chief judge orders increased security at courthouse

Richmond Circuit Court Chief Judge Jacqueline S. McClenney orders increased security at John Marshall Courts Building following multiple security incidents. The post Richmond chief...

Criminal – Evidence supports robbery conviction

The Richmond circuit court affirmed Raeshawn Juvon Pettus's robbery conviction, rejecting claims of insufficient evidence linking stolen money to him. The post Criminal – Evidence...

COA affirms planning commission’s authority

The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed the Roanoke Planning Commission’s authority to continue a rezoning hearing and recommend approval of ABoone Real Estate’s application. The...

Criminal – Murder defendant’s sentence is vacated

Where the trial court applied a sentencing enhancement for use or possession of a “firearm or ammunition cited in the offense of conviction in connection with the commission or att...

Democratic Virginia AG to take over case against trans-identifying sex offender accused of exposing himself at school

Jay Jones, the radical Democratic attorney general of Virginia, will take over the case against a registered, repeat sex offender accused of exposing himself to girls and women in...

Brother of Massachusetts attorney general convicted of sexual assault

Jurors have reached verdicts on most charges in the trial of Alvin Campbell Jr., the Massachusetts attorney general's brother, accused of posing as a ride-share driver to attack wo...

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. The post Criminal – Woman do...