Former VA Police Officer Sentenced to 18 Years for On-Duty Sexual Assault of High School Student
Written by: Michael Phillips Shocking Betrayal of Trust In a harrowing case that has shocked the community, former Portsmouth Police...
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- 2 days ago
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former WV Jail Officers in Connection with Inmate's Death and Cover-Up
Written by: Michael Phillips High-Profile Indictments in Inmate Death Case Charleston, W.Va. (AP) — Five former correctional officers in...
- 2 days ago
Outrage Over Lenient Sentence for Federal Prison Official in Virginia Inmate's Death
Written by: Michael Phillips Inmate's Tragic Death Exposes Systemic Failures in Federal Prison PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA - In a recent...
- 2 days ago
Chemours Agrees to $9.5 Million Settlement for Roanoke Valley Water Contamination
Written by: Michael Phillips A Substantial Environmental Settlement ROANOKE, VIRGINIA - In a significant development for the Roanoke...
- 3 days ago
Green Spaces: The Fountain of Youth for Cellular Health
Written by: Michael Phillips Introduction to Groundbreaking Research STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - New research published in the Science of the...
- Nov 10
Expert: Big Win for Prosecutors in Bigsby Case May Come at a Huge Cost, A Possible Loss at Trial
Written by: Michael Phillips The Conflicting Confessions HAMPTON, VIRGINIA – The Cory Bigsby trial, already steeped in controversy, faces...
- Nov 6
Augusta County: Seaton Continues to Support Transparency, Opponent Higgs Advocates Return to Secrecy
Written by: Michael Phillps AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA – The race for the Wayne District seat on the Augusta County Board of Supervisors...
- Oct 20
Staunton Announces 16 Predator Arrests; Augusta Sheriff's Role in Helping One Defendant Questioned
Written by: Michael Phillips Staunton Task Force's Near Perfect Arrest/Conviction Record: 16 New Suspects Arrested as Questions Remain...
- Oct 13
Page County Sheriff Steps Up School Patrols, in Response to Hamas' Call for a 'Global Day of Jihad'
Written by: Michael Phillips LURAY, VA – Schools and businesses in Page County, Virginia, will notice an increased police presence today,...
- Oct 7
Qatar Voices Condemnation of Israel Amidst Hamas Attacks, But Can't Silence Its Own Rights Critics
Written by: Michael Phillips WASHINGTON, DC - Amidst the alarming escalation of violence between Hamas and Israel, Qatar has pointed its...
- Oct 3
Lawsuit Alleges Multiple Constitutional Violations by Lynchburg Police Officers
Written by: Michael Phillips Lynchburg in Legal Spotlight LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA - A freshly filed lawsuit against several Lynchburg police...
- Sep 15
Perjury Charges Against Former Nexus Services VP Richard Moore to be Dismissed in Augusta County
Written by: Michael Phillips Augusta County, VA — A complex legal battle that has spanned multiple years in the Augusta County Circuit...
- Sep 12
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...
- Aug 23
Augusta County Board of Supervisors: Guardians of Truth or Masters of Spin?
Written by: Michael Phillips VERONA, VA - In Augusta County, a simmering debate over how local government should manage the flow of...
- Aug 21
Gannett Inc, Publisher of the News Leader, Faces Class-Action Suit Over Alleged Race Discrimination
Written by: Michael Phillips STAUNTON, VA - Gannett Inc., one of the largest media holding companies in the U.S., and the publisher of...
- Aug 18
West Virginia's Governor Faces Daunting Legal Battle In Virginia: Justice Sued Over Surety Agreement
Written by: Michael Phillips CHARLESTON, WV — The intersection of political intrigue and judicial decision-making is rarely as stark as...
- Aug 13
Augusta Sheriff Donald Smith Presents Image of Cage in Bid to Disprove K9 Rico is "Caged in Limbo"
Written by: Michael Phillips VERONA, VA – In a somewhat confusing Facebook post related to the contested retirement of K9 Rico, Augusta...
- Aug 12
"Emergency Appeal": Nexus Challenges the Constitutionality of the CFPB in the 4th Circuit Court
Written by: Michael Phillips HARRISONBURG, VA – The ongoing legal battle between Nexus Services Inc., a leading figure in immigrant bond...
- Aug 10
Between a Fund and a Hard Place: Augusta Co Sheriff K9 Rico's Ongoing Battle for Retirement
Written by: Michael Phillips VERONA, VA – Just when the fervent supporters of K9 Rico thought they had navigated through the stormy...
- Aug 5
How Augusta Sheriff Donald Smith Went from Vocal Supporter to Fierce Critic of More School Deputies
Written by: Michael Phillips AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA - In a developing scandal, new evidence suggests that the Sheriff of Augusta County,...
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