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Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in lawsuit filed by former Abu Ghraib prisoners

Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in lawsuit filed by former Abu Ghraib prisoners

A judge declared a mistrial after a jury said it was deadlocked and couldn't reach a verdict in the trial of a military contractor accused of contributing to the abuse of detainees at the Abu Ghraib Prison in Iraq two decades ago.

Madison, Greene cases against pastor being combined into one

Madison, Greene cases against pastor being combined into one

On Wednesday, a Madison County judge approved an order combining his county’s case against Rodney Locklear with the one in Greene County.

Seeking information on incident with BB-style projectiles fired from vehicle

Seeking information on incident with BB-style projectiles fired from vehicle

The incidents occurred in the areas of the 1000 block of West Main Street and the intersection of Stadium Road and Shamrock Road.

Conviction in Nelson County sexual assault case

Conviction in Nelson County sexual assault case

The Nelson County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office says Raymond Uttaro was convicted on Tuesday.

Life sentence for gang member who turned northern Virginia into 'hunting ground'

Life sentence for gang member who turned northern Virginia into 'hunting ground'

Prosecutors said at a federal sentencing hearing Tuesday that the deaths in 2019 in Prince William County stood out even amid the brutal backdrop of previous MS-13 slayings.

Judge raises threat of jail as he holds Trump in contempt, fines him $9,000 at hush money trial

Judge raises threat of jail as he holds Trump in contempt, fines him $9,000 at hush money trial

Donald Trump has been held in contempt of court and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements about witnesses, jurors and some others connected to his New York hush money case.

Military veteran charged with attempting to make ricin to remain jailed

Military veteran charged with attempting to make ricin to remain jailed

A judge has ordered a Marine Corps veteran and former militia member to remain jailed pending trial on charges he attempted to make ricin, a biological toxin ricin.

West Virginia's and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule

West Virginia's and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule

The Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 8-6 in the case involving coverage of gender-affirming care by North Carolina's state employee health plan and the coverage of gender-affirming surgery by West Virginia Medicaid.

Trump's lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution's first witness in hush money trial

Trump's lawyers try to discredit testimony of prosecution's first witness in hush money trial

David Pecker returned to the witness stand Friday for a fourth day as defense attorneys tried to poke holes in his testimony about his tabloid's efforts to protect his old friend from potentially damaging stories.

Jury in Abu Ghraib trial says it is deadlocked; judge orders deliberations to continue

Jury in Abu Ghraib trial says it is deadlocked; judge orders deliberations to continue

A judge ordered jurors Friday to keep deliberating after they said they were deadlocked in a lawsuit alleging a Virginia-based military contractor is liable for abuses suffered by inmates at the Abu Ghraib prion in Iraq two decades ago.

Former Virginia hospital medical director acquitted of sexually abusing ex-patients

Former Virginia hospital medical director acquitted of sexually abusing ex-patients

The former medical director of a Virginia hospital that treats vulnerable children and young adults has been acquitted of sexually abusing two teenage patients during physical exams.

Virginia and Florida police seek information on man accused of child sex crimes

Virginia and Florida police seek information on man accused of child sex crimes

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the VSP Northern Virginia/DC Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force are looking for Jason Robert Fragale of Kissimmee, Florida, and Leesburg, Virginia.

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear

Chief Justice John Roberts was among several members of the court who appeared likely to reject the claim of absolute immunity that would stop the prosecution of former President Donald Trump on charges he conspired to overturn his 2020 election loss.

Ex-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump

Ex-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump

The former publisher of the National Enquirer testified at Donald Trump's hush money trial about going to great lengths to help shield his old friend from potentially damaging stories.

Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows

Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows

The indictment released Wednesday names 11 Republicans who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring that Trump won Arizona in 2020.

Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court

Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court

The Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the judge at the disgraced movie mogul's landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced him with improper rulings, including by letting women testify about allegations that weren't part of the case.

Local mother pleads guilty to child porn charge

Local mother pleads guilty to child porn charge

On Wednesday, Eleanor Hoppe pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography in a plot to molest a young girl.

North Carolina man sentenced to six years in prison for attacking police with pole at Capitol

North Carolina man sentenced to six years in prison for attacking police with pole at Capitol

A North Carolina man who became a fugitive after a federal jury convicted him of assaulting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot has been sentenced to six years in prison.

Jury sides with school system in suit accusing it of ignoring middle-schooler's sex assault claims

Jury sides with school system in suit accusing it of ignoring middle-schooler's sex assault claims

A jury has rejected a woman's lawsuit seeking tens of millions of dollars against Virginia's largest school system over allegations that she was raped multiple times as a middle schooler.

Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

Conservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical that state abortion bans that took effect after the sweeping ruling overturning Roe v. Wade violate federal health care law, even during some medical emergencies.

Suffolk man pleads to trying to kidnap UVA student

Suffolk man pleads to trying to kidnap UVA student

James Robert Allen pleaded to charges of abduction by force or intimidation and malicious wounding on Tuesday.

Tabloid publisher says he pledged to be Trump campaign's 'eyes and ears' during 2016 race

Tabloid publisher says he pledged to be Trump campaign's 'eyes and ears' during 2016 race

The testimony from David Pecker was designed to bolster prosecutors' assertions of a decades-long friendship between former President Donald Trump and the former publisher of the National Enquirer.

Trial opens for former Virginia hospital medical director accused of sexual abuse of ex-patients

Trial opens for former Virginia hospital medical director accused of sexual abuse of ex-patients

For decades, Daniel Davidow served as the medical director of the Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents. The hospital serves patients from around the country with complex needs.

Moscow court rejects Evan Gershkovich's appeal, keeping him in jail until at least June 30

Moscow court rejects Evan Gershkovich's appeal, keeping him in jail until at least June 30

A Moscow court on Tuesday rejected Evan Gershkovich appeal that sought to end his pretrial detention. The 32-year-old U.S. citizen was detained in March 2023 while on a reporting trip and has spent over a year behind bars.

U.S. government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

U.S. government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

The U.S. Justice Department is paying $138.7 million to settle more than 100 claims that it badly mishandled allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.