Posts Tagged Mark Herring
Virginia AG says he Wore Blackface at College Party
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 6, 2019

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The political crisis in Virginia escalated dramatically Wednesday when another top Democrat — Attorney General Mark Herring — admitted putting on blackface in the 1980s, when he was in college. Michael Pope has more reaction.
Tradition of AGs Stepping Down to Run for Governor Dates to 1950’s
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 21, 2018

Former Virginia Attorney General, Lindsay Almond (Credit: Library of Congress)
For the last 60 years, trying to move from the attorney general’s office to the governor’s mansion has usually meant stepping down — resigning from one office to focus on being elected to the other. Michael Pope has this look at the reasons why.
General Assembly May Consider Expanding Attorney General’s Jurisdiction for Hate Crimes
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 4, 2018

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring (Credit: Edward Kimmel via flickr.com / CC)
Virginia’s attorney general is hoping members of the General Assembly will give his office new authority to go after hate crimes. Michael Pope reports.
Va Attorney General Launches Investigation into Catholic Church
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 24, 2018

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring at a press conference in Richmond Wednesday. Herring announced a new tip line for survivors of sexual abuse. (Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / RADIO IQ)
Virginia’s Attorney General has received multiple reports of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in the state. His office is investigating, and announced Wednesday a new hotline in hopes of receiving further tips. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.