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Two of Western Virginias longest-serving commonwealths attorneys have recently performed courtroom tasks they describe as among the hardest duties of their lengthy public careers.

Justin Elliott Graves, 32, will go to prison and be restricted from being around children after his release.

In Giles County Recovery Court, a judge trades robes for workout clothes to join defendants in push-ups, sit-ups and the dreaded "Wal-Lees."

The two women stayed outside during the home invasion, then tried to help two men who were shot, a prosecutor said.

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Officer Chad Stilley was cleared of charges from last years fatal wreck with a fleeing motorcyclist.

Chad Stilley was on trial in Giles County regarding the 2020 death of a motorcyclist who was fleeing from police.

GILES COUNTY, Va. -- A Virginia judge dismissed all charges Thursday against a Town of Narrows police officer who was being tried in the death of a motorcyclist who was fleeing police during a pursuit. Officer Chad Stilley was about two years into a career with the small town in Giles County when

Narrows Officer Chad Stilley blocked the road as motorcyclist Michael Acord fled toward him.

Attorneys said the jury trial for Officer Chad Stilley could last five days.