Posts Tagged Crime
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- U.S. Launches Military Airstrikes Against Iranian-Backed Militants In Syria February 26, 2021The Thursday strikes targeted Iranian-backed groups in eastern Syria in response to rocket attacks against Americans in Iraq.
- Senate Can't Vote On $15 Minimum Wage, Parliamentarian Rules February 26, 2021The Senate parliamentarian informed lawmakers that a plan to gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025 does not fit the complicated rules that govern budget bills in the Senate.
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- Former USA Gymnastics Coach Charged With Abuse Dies By Suicide February 25, 2021John Geddert, 63, who coached the women's gold medal team in the 2012 Summer Olympics, was charged Thursday with two dozen criminal counts. An official says he took his life later the same day.
- Capitol Police Chief: Records Prove Immediate Calls For Military Backup On Jan. 6 February 25, 2021Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman told a House committee that phone records prove several immediate requests for military backup were made in the first hour of the Jan. 6 breach.
- U.S. Launches Military Airstrikes Against Iranian-Backed Militants In Syria February 26, 2021
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- Queen says Covid vaccine 'didn't hurt at all' February 26, 2021Anyone reluctant about getting a jab should "think about other people" and do it, the monarch adds.
- Alex Salmond to face Holyrood inquiry amid conspiracy claims February 25, 2021The former first minister is to appear before the inquiry into the government's mishandling of harassment complaints.
- John Geddert: Ex-US Olympics coach found dead after sex assault charges February 25, 2021John Geddert, who headed the 2012 US women's gymnastics team, took his own life, officials say.
- Shamima Begum: Supreme Court to rule on her fate February 26, 2021Five justices will decide later whether the runaway schoolgirl should be allowed back into the UK.
- National Trust to plant blossom trees around UK February 26, 2021The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees at different sites around the UK.
- Queen says Covid vaccine 'didn't hurt at all' February 26, 2021
