Posts Tagged Virginia Parole Board
Report: OSIG investigation not thorough, investigator biased
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 15, 2021
Although no one interfered with an Office of the State Inspector General investigation of the Virginia Parole Board, its lead investigator on a contentious parole decision displayed bias and OSIG’s investigation was not adequately thorough, a law firm tasked with looking into OSIG’s investigation said in a report Monday. Jahd Khalil has details.
Parole Board Controversy Will Get Independent Investigation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 8, 2021
Legislators approved a budget amendment funding an independent investigation into the Office of the State Inspector General Wednesday, as Republican lawmakers said the investigation’s scope sidestepped critical issues. Jahd Khalil reports.
State Lawmakers Working to Publicize Virginia Parole Board Votes
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 27, 2020
Lawmakers in Richmond are debating ways to shed more sunlight on the actions of the Virginia Parole Board. Michael Pope has the story.
Jens Soering and Elizabeth Haysom Granted Parole, Will Be Deported
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 25, 2019
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The governor’s office has written what could be the final chapter in a case that’s sparked controversy for more than 30 years. After months of review, Ralph Northam says he will not pardon Jens Soering, but the 53-year-old prisoner will be paroled. The woman convicted as an accomplice to his crime will also be freed. Sandy Hausman reports.
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From NPR News- Openly LGBTQ Olympians Would Rank 14th In Medal Wins If They Were A Country July 27, 2021Ten years ago there were only about two dozen openly LGBTQ Olympians competing in the games. Today, there are more than 160.
- Tanzania's Dilemma: It's Not So Easy To Go From Vaccine Denier To Vaccine Embracer July 27, 2021The African country, previously credited for high childhood vaccination rates, was 1 of 4 countries to reject COVID vaccines. Now they've done a 180. It's unclear if its citizens will go along.
- Senators Strike Bipartisan Funding Deal For Capitol Security And Afghan Refugees July 27, 2021The $2.1 billion bill would boost support for the Capitol complex in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 insurrection, direct funds to the Capitol Police and provide humanitarian support for Afghan refugees.
- 2 Colorado Police Officers Are Investigated After A Violent Arrest July 27, 2021An Aurora officer was arrested on felony charges after a video showed him using his pistol to beat a man he was trying to arrest. A second was arrested for allegedly failing to stop her colleague.
- The Justice Department Is Struggling To Bring Capitol Riot Cases To Trial: Here's Why July 27, 2021After the U.S. Capitol riot, there was a sense that the Jan. 6 cases would be straightforward. But defense attorneys describe prosecutors as overwhelmed by evidence and struggling to build cases.
- Openly LGBTQ Olympians Would Rank 14th In Medal Wins If They Were A Country July 27, 2021
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- Biles praised for prioritising her mental health July 27, 2021American gymnast Simone Biles is praised for prioritising "mental wellness over all else" after pulling out of the Olympic women's team final.
- Fully-jabbed from EU and US could avoid quarantine July 28, 2021Senior cabinet ministers are due to discuss the move for arrivals to England in a meeting on Wednesday.
- Capitol riot: Policeman tells 6 January hearing he feared he would die July 27, 2021Officers on duty when Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol give tearful testimony at an inquiry.
- Chronic health issues for third in late 40s - study July 27, 2021About one in three has problems such as high blood pressure and mental ill health, a study suggests.
- 'Transformative' disability plan to be unveiled July 27, 2021A £1.6bn strategy aimed at improving the lives of disabled people is to be set out by the government.
- Biles praised for prioritising her mental health July 27, 2021
