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Inmate Files Lawsuit Alleging Inhumane Treatment and Violation of Rights at RSW Regional Jail in VA
Written by: Sam Orlando FRONT ROYAL, VA – A lawsuit was filed Wednesday at the U.S. District Court in Roanoke, Virginia by Chris Eugene...
Aug 23, 2023
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 23, 2023
Suing for Sleep: Middle River Regional Jail Sued for Denying Inmates Sleep Apnea Treatment
Written by: Sam Orlando Staunton, VA — An inmate at Middle River Regional Jail (MRRJ) in Staunton, Virginia, has filed a lawsuit alleging...
Aug 22, 2023
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 21, 2023
Beltway Sniper Lee Malvo Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Red Onion State Prison Officials
Written by: Sam Orlando FAIRFAX, VA — Lee Malvo, the infamous figure convicted for his role in the 2002 Washington D.C. area sniper...
Aug 21, 2023
From Advocate to Inmate: A Female Inmate's Troubling Journey in a Virginia Prison
Written by: Sam Orlando CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — Jennifer Edwards Emmi, once celebrated for her advocacy in animal rights, is fighting for...
Aug 19, 2023
Augusta Deputy Charged for Assaulting Two, Including Black Lives Matter Leader in Staunton Virginia
Written by: Sam Orlando Staunton, VA - A harrowing incident of alleged police violence rocked the city of Staunton on August 31, 2022....
Aug 17, 2023
Policing the Police: How Assault Charges Against an Augusta Deputy Highlight the Need for Oversight
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VA - An Augusta County Sheriff's Deputy, CJ Taylor, has been charged with two counts of assault and...
Aug 16, 2023
What Happens When a Virginia State Prisoner Gets Covid? A New Lawsuit Details Horrific Conditions
Written by: Sam Orlando ROANOKE, VA - In a disturbing new lawsuit filed at the United States District Court for the Western District of...
Aug 16, 2023
Crisis at Riverheads Volunteer Fire Department: 21 Members Resign
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VA — A startling revelation came to light tonight concerning the Riverheads Volunteer Fire Department...
Aug 14, 2023
AG Jason Miyares Celebrates Virginia's Oliver Anthony and His Overnight Country Music Sensation
Written by: Sam Orlando RICHMOND, Va. – In a remarkable show of support for local talent, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares took to...
Aug 14, 2023
Staunton's Beverley Street Earns Top Spot in Country Living's Best Main Streets in America
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VA — The picturesque town of Staunton, Virginia has been named the town with the Best Main Street in...
Aug 14, 2023
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 13, 2023
"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 12, 2023
Second Verse, Same as the First? Lawyers Tackle Sheriff Smith's Repeated Dismissal Bid in $5M Suit
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VA — Marvin Harris's fight against alleged police brutality continues to escalate, as a second law firm...
Aug 10, 2023
Augusta County Board Member Jeff Slaven Accused of Bullying Young Speaker at Supervisor's Meeting
Written by: Sam Orlando AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA — Tensions flared during a recent Augusta County Board of Supervisors meeting when Board...
Aug 10, 2023
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 10, 2023
Seaton Turns to DOJ: The Explosive Tapes That Might Rock Augusta County's Leadership
Written by: Sam Orlando Augusta County - Last night's Augusta County Board of Supervisors meeting, held on Wednesday, August 9, saw...
Aug 10, 2023
Harris's Fight Escalates: NY Law Firm Joins His Case Against Augusta County's Sheriff, Deputies
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VA — Marvin Harris's story is one of tenacity and a relentless pursuit of justice. As we reported in...
Aug 7, 2023
Verona's Most Wanted: Augusta County's Four-Legged Escapees!
Written by: Sam Orlando VERONA, VA - As if things weren’t tense enough following the recent controversy surrounding Augusta County Animal...
Aug 7, 2023
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