Crime/Courts 

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.

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.

Businessman pleads to bribing former Culpeper County sheriff

Businessman pleads to bribing former Culpeper County sheriff

Rick Rahim of Great Falls pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery and honest services mail fraud and one count of honest services mail fraud.

Trump tried to 'corrupt' the 2016 election, prosecutor alleges as hush money trial gets underway

Trump tried to 'corrupt' the 2016 election, prosecutor alleges as hush money trial gets underway

A prosecutor told jurors that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 presidential election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.

Jury deliberating in Iraq Abu Ghraib prison abuse civil case; contractor casts blame on Army

Jury deliberating in Iraq Abu Ghraib prison abuse civil case; contractor casts blame on Army

A lawyer for a military contractor being sued by three survivors of the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq says the plaintiffs are suing the wrong people. Lawyers for Virginia-based CACI told jurors Monday that the Army is responsible for any abuse.

CPD: Man wanted in Fifeville shooting surrendered to police

CPD: Man wanted in Fifeville shooting surrendered to police

The Charlottesville Police Department says Corinthian 'Zayquan' Brown turned himself in to police on Thursday afternoon.

Full jury of 12 people and 6 alternates is seated in Trump's hush money trial in New York

Full jury of 12 people and 6 alternates is seated in Trump's hush money trial in New York

A full jury of 12 people and six alternates has been seated in Donald Trump's hush money case, drawing the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president a step closer to opening statements.

FCCW nurse facing drug, forgery charges

FCCW nurse facing drug, forgery charges

Michelle Collier, a nurse at the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women, is accused of possessing oxycodone and committing forgery on a “count sheet” used by the prison to track medications.

12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial. Selection of alternates ongoing

12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump's hush money trial. Selection of alternates ongoing

A jury of 12 people has been seated in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York. Alternates are now being selected.

Civilian interrogator defends work at Abu Ghraib, tells jury he was promoted

Civilian interrogator defends work at Abu Ghraib, tells jury he was promoted

A civilian interrogator who worked 20 years ago at the infamous Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq told jurors in Virginia that he never abused detainees and was actually promoted for doing a good job.

Convenience store chain where Biden bought snacks while campaigning hit with discrimination lawsuit

Convenience store chain where Biden bought snacks while campaigning hit with discrimination lawsuit

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says Sheetz Inc. discriminated against Black, Native American and multiracial job seekers by automatically weeding out applicants whom the company deemed to have failed a criminal background check.

Retired general's testimony links private contractor to Abu Ghraib abuses

Retired general's testimony links private contractor to Abu Ghraib abuses

An Army general who investigated the abuse of prisoners 20 years ago at Iraq's infamous Abu Ghraib prison has testified that a civilian contractor instructed prison guards to 'soften up' detainees for interrogations.

CPD investigating a shooting on Prospect Avenue

CPD investigating a shooting on Prospect Avenue

Around 7 p.m. Tuesday night, Charlottesville Police Department responded to a shots fired call in the area of Prospect Avenue.