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Virginia reacts to Derek Chauvin guilty verdict 13News Now Staff Replay Video UP NEXT Leaders in Hampton Roads and across Virginia are reacting after former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. It was the explosive case that triggered worldwide protests, violence, and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S.  Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement: “While nothing will bring George Floyd back to his family and loved ones, the verdict was just. Derek Chauvin w...

Virginia lawmakers, officials react to the Derek Chauvin verdict ‘He should still be alive today,’ Gov. Northam says of George Floyd Published:  Updated:  Tags:  Lawmakers and officials representing Virginia have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the verdict. Gov. Ralph Northam The life of George Floyd matters. He should still be alive today, and no courtroom decision can bring him back. But this decision is an important step towards justice—for George Floyd, for his family, for his community, and for our entire country. pic.twitter.com/eQjMiPE2Ou— Governor Ralph No...

Leaders from the D.C. area are saddened and shocked after a Capitol Police officer was killed Friday afternoon when a man drove his car into two officers guarding a Capitol Hill security barricade. President Joe Biden said in a statement that he and first lady Jill Biden were “heartbroken” to learn about the attack, which killed Officer William Evans. “We send our heartfelt condolences to Officer Evans’ family, and everyone grieving his loss,” Biden said. “We know what a difficult time this has been for the Capitol, everyone who works there, and those who protect it.” He added t...

Elected leaders respond to the death of Capitol Police Officer William Evans By Parker Purifoy Globe Correspondent,Updated April 3, 2021, 3:55 p.m. Email to a Friend Flowers adorned the fence surrounding the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Saturday in honor of US Capitol Police Officer William Evans.SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images Elected leaders from around the nation added their voices to the outpouring of condolences following the death of Capitol Police Officer William “Billy” Evans on Friday. Evans died of injuries sustained in an attack outside the U.S. Capitol when the susp...

The interview touched on issues including racism, mental health and even unions.