Virginia's
- Man convicted of 1997 Franklin post office robbery granted parole under juvenile criteria
David Syrus Butchee, 45, was granted parole in September after serving decades on armed robbery of a Franklin post office convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Virginia Lawmakers Advance Bill to End Common Law Suicide Offense
House legislation would abolish Virginia's common law crime of suicide with a delayed effective date pending insurance review.
- Three of September's seven parole grants involved sexual-offense convictions
The Virginia Parole Board granted parole in September to three men convicted of sexual offenses, including one with a 2023 conviction for rape of a child under 13.
- Arlington man serving life for 1990 rape, robbery and abductions granted parole in 3-2 vote
Reginald James Holland, 63, was granted parole in August after serving decades on rape, forcible sodomy, robbery and abduction convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Mecklenburg County man convicted of 2016 drug distribution granted release at 65
William Kennedy Robinson, 65, was granted parole in August after serving decades on drug distribution convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Virginia Moves to Authorize Additional Judgeships Amid Rising Caseloads
Legislative discussion centers on expanding judicial positions in multiple districts and circuits to address documented workload pressures.
- Virginia Beach man convicted of 1996 sex offenses granted parole; three victims backed release, one opposed
Randy Edward Logsdon Jr., 51, was granted parole in August after serving decades on multiple counts of aggravated sexual battery and forcible sodomy convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Albemarle man convicted of sexually abusing 13-year-old granted parole in split vote
Oscar Robert Lemen, 67, was granted parole in August after serving decades on forcible sodomy and object sexual penetration of a 13-year-old convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Pittsylvania County man convicted of 1995 rape and sodomy granted parole at 72
Edward Charles White, 72, was granted parole in August after serving decades on rape and forcible sodomy convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Lynchburg man with repeat cocaine convictions granted parole to federal detainer
Derrick Lee Wright, 55, was granted parole in August after serving decades on repeat cocaine distribution convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Man who helped kill Fairfax County resident at 15 granted parole under new juvenile law
Stephen Michael Lineham, 42, was granted parole in August after serving decades on first-degree murder committed at 15 convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- 75-year-old with robbery, abduction and 1986 rape convictions granted parole
Dennis Rodney Harold, 75, was granted parole in August after serving decades on abduction, rape and sodomy, with earlier robbery and abduction convictions convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Norfolk man serving life for 1982 rape granted parole after nearly 45 years
David Brown Jr., 63, was granted parole in August after serving decades on rape, sodomy and burglary convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Man convicted in two 1989 Peninsula killings, including his father's, granted parole
Reginald Shell, 60, was granted parole in August after serving decades on two first-degree murder convictions convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Norfolk man serving life for 2004 sexual assault and burglaries granted geriatric parole
Selwyn Shawn Herring, 62, was granted parole in August after serving decades on object sexual penetration, burglary and robbery convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Richmond man convicted of 1999 murder and armed robbery granted parole
Isaac Terrell Taylor, 49, was granted parole in August after serving decades on second-degree murder and armed robbery convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Norfolk man serving life for 1992 basketball-court killing granted parole
Victor Fields, 68, was granted parole in August after serving decades on first-degree murder convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Newport News rape, sodomy convict granted geriatric parole after nearly 24 years
Rodney Jerome Jones, 61, was granted parole in August after serving decades on rape and forcible sodomy convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Dominion Energy Makes $1.94 Million in Political Contributions Over 20 Days
Dominion Energy recorded $135,000 in political donations on October 29.
- ACLU of Virginia Endorses House Bill 286 for National Guard Oversight
Advocacy group backs legislation to add checks on National Guard deployments and protect civil liberties in the commonwealth.
- Virginia Advances House Bill 40 on Undetectable Firearms
House Bill 40 would create a felony for manufacturing, selling or transferring firearms undetectable by standard security screenings at airports, schools and other public facilities.
- Virginia Family Details Barriers in Prison Visitation System
Testimony highlights repeated denials and limited contact under current Department of Corrections policies.
- Man convicted of four counts of forcible sodomy in Hopewell granted parole after 30 years
Waverly Otis Robinson, 63, was granted parole in September after serving decades on four counts of forcible sodomy convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Fairfax County man convicted in 1998 stabbing death granted parole over family's opposition
Troy Demar, 53, was granted parole in September after serving decades on second-degree murder convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Virginia Beach man with long burglary record granted geriatric release after nearly 35 years
Michael McCoy Duncan, 62, was granted parole in September after serving decades on dozens of burglary and larceny counts convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Norfolk man, 71, with 1992 rape convictions and 2023 child-rape conviction granted parole
Clarence Eugene Billups, 71, was granted parole in September after serving decades on rape, including the 2023 rape of a child under 13 convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Staunton man convicted of 1990 rape and robbery granted parole after 32 years
John Michael Moran Jr., 56, was granted parole in September after serving decades on rape and robbery convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Richmond man serving life for 1989 first-degree murder granted parole; prosecutor supported release
Calvin Darnell Johnson, 61, was granted parole in September after serving decades on first-degree murder convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Henrico Prosecutor Shannon Taylor's Decisions Examined in Congressional Race
Shannon Taylor, the Democratic nominee for Virginia's first congressional district, previously served as Henrico County's Commonwealth's Attorney.
- Virginia Subcommittee Weighs Whistleblower Anonymity Under Senate Bill 224
Finance panel examines whether tax fraud whistleblowers can stay anonymous while seeking rewards in proposed state legislation.
- The amendment that could permanently protect killing babies in Virginia
- Virginia Governor Proposes Large-Scale Solar Expansion on Agricultural and Forest Lands
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has advanced a proposal calling for the development of 277,000 acres dedicated to solar panel installations throughout the state.
- Federal Judge Effectively Blocks New State Law Limiting Virginia's Cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Virginia from enforcing most provisions of a new law restricting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, allowing existing partnerships with U.S. Immigration and Customs enforcement to continue while the legal challenge plays out.