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Catch Me If You Can: Augusta County Deputy Finally Gets Served Assault Warrants Issued 30 Days Ago
Written by: Sam Orlando Staunton, VA – In what can only be described as a masterclass in due process, Augusta County Sheriff's Deputy CJ...
Sep 14, 2023


The $197,475 Paperweight: One Virginia Man is Taking Mercedes to Court for Selling Him a Lemon
Written by: Sam Orlando VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA - Ah, the thrill of owning a Mercedes-Benz: the sleek lines, the opulent interior, the...
Sep 14, 2023


Nelson Sheriff David Hill Under Brady Investigation for Lying in a Juvenile Assault Investigation
Written by: Sam Orlando LOVINGSTON, VA — A series of legal dominoes are falling in Nelson County this week, putting not just Sheriff...
Sep 13, 2023


Breaking Through Smashes Through 1 Million Unique Reads Goal, Teases Plans for Virtual Reality News
Written by: Sam Orlando In an era where the news cycle spins ever faster, and trust in media is perpetually scrutinized, Breaking Through...
Sep 12, 2023


Ms. Enright vs. The Machine: An Everyday Citizen’s Fight Against Credit Giants
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA - Imagine waking up one day to discover your financial life entangled in an endless loop of errors, misreporting,...
Sep 12, 2023


When Soap Operas Go Legal: The Richmond Inmate Who’s Fighting for His Right to...Hygiene
Written by: Sam Orlando Of Laws and Lathers RICHMOND, VIRGINIA - In the great annals of American jurisprudence, certain cases rise to...
Sep 12, 2023


A Quixotic Quest for Justice? The Serious Mental Health Concerns Behind an Inmate's Repeat Lawsuits
Written by: Sam Orlando A One-Man Legal Revolution ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - When Vincent E. Wilson filed a federal lawsuit in the Eastern...
Sep 12, 2023


Too Close for Comfort? The Relationship Between Augusta County's Sheriff's Office & Some Local Media
Written by: Michael Phillips STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - Ah, the age-old question: Can you really trust the news? It's a question that gains...
Sep 12, 2023


Keen Mountain Correctional Center's Strip Search Saga: An Inmate Seeks Justice, Not Just His Pants
Written by: Sam Orlando "The Search for Reason in a Sea of Searches" ROANOKE, VA - Keen Mountain Correctional Center (KMCC) finds itself...
Sep 12, 2023


Federal Court Advances a Singular Claim in Stuffed Animal & Police Misconduct Lawsuit
Written by: Sam Orlando When the Sheriff Said No to Body Cams, Suiter Said Yes to Filming Fluffy Traffic Stops Staunton, VA — It was a...
Sep 12, 2023


Rockingham Sheriff Faces Lawsuit Alleging Jail Served Hindu Inmate Beef, Refusing Special Diet
Written by: Sam Orlando Rockingham County, VA - A federal lawsuit was filed this week against the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office,...
Sep 12, 2023


Enrique Tarrio's Day of Reckoning: A Historic Sentence in January 6th Cases
Written by: Bonnie Chapman and Ismael Barrios WASHINGTON, DC - In the sweltering 97-degree heat of Washington, D.C., a historic moment...
Sep 6, 2023


Eyeglasses Off, Gloves On: 78-Year-Old Ophthalmologist Files Lawsuit Against Augusta County Practice
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - In a case that could have been scripted for an episode of "Grey's Anatomy"—if only they had...
Sep 6, 2023


Tracy Pyles Ramps Up Campaign for Commissioner of Revenue Amid Scandalous Revelations About Co Board
Written by: Sam Orlando AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In a move that intensifies his already-announced bid for Commissioner of Revenue,...
Sep 6, 2023


When Space Is Tight but Justice Is Paramount: Inside Augusta County's Jury Trials
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - As legal dramas play out across the nation, the public's attention has been increasingly...
Sep 6, 2023


Croc Blocked: Inmate’s $1.5 Million Lawsuit for Better Shoes in Virginia
Written by: Sam Orlando Lawsuit Over 'Unqualified' Footwear Takes Center Stage In the midst of a year teeming with high-profile lawsuits...
Sep 6, 2023


Skyline Drug Task Force's Sudden Dissolution: What We Know and Don't Know
Written by: Sam Orlando Introduction: The Sudden Announcement In a surprising turn of events that has left law enforcement agencies and...
Sep 5, 2023


Augusta County v. Free Press: FBI and DOJ Connections Surface in Augusta County Court FOIA Battle
Written by: Sam Orlando Augusta County, VA - A courtroom in Augusta County became the stage for a drama with more twists than a country...
Sep 5, 2023


Federal Judge in Miami Revives Age-Old Query to Burger King: Where's the Beef?
Written by: Sam Orlando MIAMI, FLORIDA - In the same country that once rallied around the rallying cry "Where's the Beef?", we find...
Sep 4, 2023


Stone-Cold Discrimination: The Rocky Road of VDOT's Employment Practices Detailed in Federal Lawsuit
Written by: Sam Orlando Richmond, VA - In an era where pressing issues such as climate change, voter suppression, and income inequality...
Sep 4, 2023
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