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Governor Northam, other politicians react to verdict in Derek Chuavin murder trial Court TV via AP, Pool By: Web Staff and last updated 2021-04-20 18:22:36-04 Former police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty Tuesday of second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the May 2020 death of George Floyd. This case has gained nationwide coverage and local, state, and federal politicians have reacted to the verdict. Governor Northam issued the following statement on the verdict: “The life of George Floyd matters. He should still be alive today...

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...

Northam Calls for Investigation Into Windsor Traffic Stop In this image made from Windsor, (Va.) Police video, A police officer uses a spray agent on Caron Nazario on Dec. 20, 2020, in Windsor, Va. Nazario, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, is suing two Virginia police officers over a traffic stop during which he says the officers drew their guns and pointed them at him as he was dressed in uniform. Caron Nazario says his constitutional rights were violated by the traffic stop in the town of Windsor in December. (Windsor Police via AP) A Dec. 2020 traffic stop in southeast Virginia involv...

Parole board controversy to linger, despite outside investigation The door to a prison cell. (Source: KFVS) By Joe Dashiell | WDBJ | April 8, 2021 at 7:13 PM EDT - Updated April 8 at 9:01 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - State lawmakers have ordered up a review of the Virginia Parole Board, but the controversy surrounding the board’s conduct and the adequacy of the investigation continues. On Wednesday, both the House of Delegates and Senate approved $250,000 to pay for an outside investigation. But Republicans say the review is so narrowly focused it amounts to a cover-up. And the contro...

February 24, 2021 at 3:30pm Passed Virginia legislation allows Arlington County to rename Lee Highway, but it’s unlikely to be “Loving Avenue.” Yesterday (Feb. 23), HB 1854 passed the Virginia State Senate after passing through the House of Delegates late last month. The bill now goes to Governor Ralph Northam for his signature, which will officially codify it. The bill specifically authorizes the Arlington County Board to name the section of U.S. Route 29, known for decades as “Lee Highway,” located within its boundaries. However, it’s unlikely to be renamed Loving Avenue in hono...