Posts Tagged Crime
Governor Youngkin’s Violent Crime Task Force already being met with some criticism
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 6, 2022
Last month, Governor Youngkin cited a violent crime crisis in Virginia and announced the appointment of a task force to address it. That might seem like a solid political move. After all, who is in favor of violent crime? But critics are coming forward as Sandy Hausman reports.
“Operation Ceasefire” may soon be implemented in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 3, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin is now considering an investment that would bring a program aimed at reducing violent crime to Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
A Breakdown of New Crime Statistics from the Virginia State Police, FBI
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 23, 2019
New data suggests crime is down across Virginia. Michael Pope has details.
Should Virginia Inquire About Immigration Status When Someone Reports a Crime?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 8, 2018
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Should undocumented immigrants fear reporting crime? That’s an issue lawmakers in Richmond are debating. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
Guilty Pleas End 42-Year-Old Cold Case
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 15, 2017
Sheila (left) and Katherine Lyon (Credit: Montgomery Co., MD Police)
One of the oldest cold case prosecutions in the country’s history ended Tuesday in Bedford when Lloyd Welch, Jr. pleaded guilty to the abduction and murder of two sisters. David Seidel reports.
In Virginia, Juveniles Sentenced to Life Without Parole Wait in Limbo
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 24, 2016
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Jason Clem is 12 years into a life sentence for a murder he committed when he was 16. A nonprofit estimates there are 60 people like Clem in Virginia, serving a life sentence without hope of parole, for a crime they committed when they are under 18. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that’s unconstitutional. But, so far, that’s had little effect for those in Virginia. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
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From NPR News- This ATM at Art Basel has a twist: It posts a picture of you with your bank balance December 3, 2022The ATM created by art collective MSCHF puts the cash balance of those who use it on display at the Art Basel in Miami Beach and ranks people by wealth.
- The U.S.'s 2022 World Cup run is over after falling to the Netherlands, 3-1 December 3, 2022The Dutch were favored and higher-ranked but the U.S. had found ways to keep moving on during the World Cup. But the Netherlands' high-powered offense was too much for the Americans.
- Thousands protest in South Korea in support of truckers December 3, 2022Demonstrators marched in South Korea's capital denouncing government attempts to force thousands of striking truckers back to work after they walked out in a dispute over the price of freight.
- Beijing and other cities in China end required COVID-19 tests for public transit December 3, 2022The slight relaxation of testing requirements comes follows protests across China by residents frustrated by the rigid enforcement of anti-virus restrictions.
- Mpox will not be renewed as a public health emergency next year December 3, 2022Cases of Mpox, which was previously named monkeypox, peaked in August and fell steadily over the past months to a daily average of seven new cases by the end of November.
- This ATM at Art Basel has a twist: It posts a picture of you with your bank balance December 3, 2022
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- Father of girl, 4, fighting for life with Strep A infection is 'praying for a miracle' December 3, 2022Dean Burns urges other parents with any concerns about their children's health to get them checked.
- Netherlands 3-1 USA: Dutch overcome USA to book quarter-final spot December 3, 2022The Netherlands survive a late scare against the United States to move into the World Cup quarter-finals with a ruthless display of finishing.
- Ukraine war: Russia says it will not accept oil price cap December 3, 2022The measure - due to come into force on Monday - intensifies pressure on Russia over the Ukraine invasion.
- Pele in hospital: Messages of support from across football for Brazil great December 3, 2022Messages of support for Brazil great Pele are sent from across the world while the three-time World Cup winner is being treated in hospital.
- Sacked Tory minister Conor Burns cleared of misconduct December 3, 2022Mr Burns, who was fired over allegations he touched a man's thigh, will be readmitted to Tory party.
- Father of girl, 4, fighting for life with Strep A infection is 'praying for a miracle' December 3, 2022
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