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Three Former Virginia Beach Deputies Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Inmate's Death
three former deputies from the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office have been charged with second-degree murder following the death of Rolin Hill
Jan 10
Federal Lawsuit Alleges Violation of Inmate's Civil Rights in Patrick County Jail
Written by: Sam Orlando PATRICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA — A civil lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of...
Apr 24, 2024
Lawsuit Alleges Severe Medical Neglect and Abuse at Red Onion State Prison in Virginia
Written by: Sam Orlando ROANOKE, VIRGINIA - In a harrowing legal battle originating from the confines of Red Onion State Prison,...
Apr 13, 2024
Inmate Sues Virginia Department of Corrections After Being Electrocuted by Stun Belt During MRI
Written by: Sam Orlando ROANOKE, VIRGINIA - In a new legal action that underscores the ongoing debate around inmate rights and prison...
Apr 8, 2024
Rising Tide of Allegations: Middle River Regional Jail Under Scrutiny Amid Multiple Lawsuits
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VIRGINIA – A federal lawsuit filed on March 18, 2024, in the United States District Court for the...
Mar 24, 2024
From Murder to Mandamus: Exposing Augusta County's Web of Lies and Illicit Affairs
Written by: Michael Phillips Breaking Through News Sues Augusta County for Another FOIA Violation AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In Augusta...
Mar 15, 2024
Augusta County Wins FOIA Follies Award Over Use of "No FOIA" Tag to Hide Emails
Written by: Sam Orlando AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA – The spotlight's on Augusta County, Virginia, this award season, but not for any...
Mar 13, 2024
Reporter Assaulted During Coverage of Cory Bigsby Murder Case Leads to Legal Battle
Written by: Sam Orlando HAMPTON, VIRGNIA – In a disturbing incident that underscores the increasing challenges faced by journalists,...
Mar 12, 2024
Inmate Files Federal Lawsuit Against Red Onion State Prison Over Medical Neglect
Written by: Sam Orlando ROANOKE, VIRGINIA – Jules Moultrie, an inmate currently housed at Wallens Ridge State Prison, has filed a lawsuit...
Mar 1, 2024
Lawsuit Alleges Medical Malpractice at Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center
Written by: Sam Orlando WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA – A groundbreaking lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the...
Feb 28, 2024
Federal Lawsuit Alleging Cruel Punishment at VA Prison Over Use of "Dry Cells" May Spell Trouble for the DOC
Written by: Sam Orlando Dry Cell Use Violates Eight Amendment, Claims Blakeney ROANOKE, VA – A federal lawsuit filed on February 26,...
Feb 27, 2024
Inmate Files Federal Lawsuit Against Middle River Regional Jail Officials for Civil Rights Violations
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - Imagine being an inmate, locked in a cell for 23 hours a day, and without access to...
Feb 18, 2024
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Red Onion State Prison Officials for Civil and Human Rights Violations
Written by: Sam Orlando Red Onion State Prison Sued Again ROANOKE, VIRGINIA – A federal lawsuit, filed in the United States District...
Feb 18, 2024
Federal Judge Orders Trial for Lawsuit Against Augusta County Deputies, Dismisses Claims Against Sheriff
Written by: Sam Orlando Augusta County Sheriff's Office Legal Woes Grow CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA – The legal woes of the Augusta County...
Feb 18, 2024
Hampton Commonwealth Attorney Bell Loses Bigsby Bond Appeal in Blistering Appeals Court Ruling
Written by: Sam Orlando HAMPTON, VIRGINIA – In a significant appellate decision on February 5, 2024, the Virginia Court of Appeals upheld...
Feb 6, 2024
Alabama Executes Kenneth Smith Using Controversial Nitrogen Hypoxia Method
Written by: Ismael Barrios STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - In a controversial first for the United States, Alabama has executed Kenneth Smith using...
Jan 27, 2024
Lawsuit Filed Against Middle River Regional Jail Officials for Blocking Inmate Access to Attorney
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VIRGINIA – A lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia has...
Jan 23, 2024
Local Jail or Death Camp: Why Were 215 Bodies Discovered in Unmarked Graves at the Hinds County Jail?
Written by: Sam Orlando Jackson, Mississippi – No one who finds themselves at Hinds County Jail likely ever envisioned such a fate, with...
Jan 7, 2024
Virginia Justice Alliance Sheds Light on Tragic Murders and Hunger Strike at Red Onion State Prison
Written by: Sam Orlando Hunger Strikes, Inmate Murders, and a Demand for an Investigation Richmond, VA – A recent Facebook Live event...
Jan 7, 2024
Inmate Sues Lynchburg Adult Detention Center Over Alleged Abuse and Rights Violations
Allegations of Severe Abuse Roanoke, VA - In a legal development that has raised eyebrows, Geno A. Lo Cascio, an inmate at the Lynchburg...
Jan 4, 2024
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