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- Justice Department report reprints Loudoun lawsuit alleging school officials downplayed 2021 Stone Bridge assault
The DOJ report reprints an October 2025 federal suit alleging Loudoun school officials showed deliberate indifference after a 2021 restroom assault at Stone Bridge High School.
- Attorney General Puts Character.AI on Notice with Bankruptcy Court Filing
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Rae Pickett RPickett@oag.
- Researchers find plastic fibers can worsen viral disease in fish
Interdisciplinary study reveals how the shape and timing of microplastic exposure can influence disease severity in rainbow trout.
- DOJ report says 2021 school-board memo grew out of White House pressure, with Loudoun case at its center
A 273-page Justice Department report concludes former AG Merrick Garland's 2021 school-board memo grew out of White House pressure and internal objections, and it opens with a Loudoun County case.
- Data center backlash set to sway midterm elections
An aerial view shows a data center situated near single-family homes in Northern Virginia.
- Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas Charged in Federal Cannabis Case
Federal prosecutors in Virginia have charged State Senator Louise Lucas with racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute marijuana, and other offenses in connection with an alleged cannabis business scheme.
- Virginia Senate Leader Louise Lucas Indicted on Federal Marijuana and Corruption Charges
Federal prosecutors announced on October 22, 2026, that Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas and six co-defendants have been indicted on charges including racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute marijuana, money laundering conspiracy, and related offenses.
- Virginia Pet Stores Linked to Out-of-State Breeders as Lawmakers Weigh SB 792
An examination of sourcing practices at Virginia pet stores reveals exclusive reliance on out-of-state suppliers, elevated puppy prices, and financing options amid legislative discussion of SB 792.
- Attorney General Jay Jones Announces $694 Million Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Rae Pickett RPickett@oag.
- Special Prosecutor Clears Franklin County Officials in Freedom of Information Act Probe
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors.
- Two US navy aviators eject while landing on carrier off Virginia
The state Capitol.
- Recall Petition Targets Fairfax County Prosecutor Following High-Profile Murder Case
Cheryl Minter, mother of Stephanie Minter, has filed a recall petition against Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano.
- Virginia to receive $353 million in landmark Meta child-safety settlement
Facebook parent company Meta has agreed to pay Virginia at least $353 million and adopt new safeguards for young users under a proposed multistate settlement over allegations that its platforms harmed children.
- Alexandria Bakery Employee Sentenced in Hidden Camera Recording Case
Joshua Hombrebueno, a 20-year-old resident of Oxon Hill, Maryland, was sentenced in Alexandria Circuit Court after pleading guilty to charges stemming from hidden camera recordings made at his workplace.