Matt Strickland, owner of Gourmeltz restaurant, is defying Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring and the state's order to wear masks to prevent coronavirus spread.
Since the case was moved to federal court in November, the judge has taken no action to hear motions or otherwise advance the Fairfax manslaughter indictment.
Norfolk-based retailer Freedom Home & Electronics announced July 11 that it will be ending operations after 32 years in business. Liquidation sales already have begun at the company's 11 retail locations.