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Attorney General Miyares releases parole board investigation report

Attorney General Jason Miyares released a 69-page report investigating what he called a “parole-granting frenzy” during the pandemic.

Attorney General Miyares releases report on Virginia Parole Board

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares released a 69-page report on the Virginia Parole Board Wednesday.

Virginia attorney general investigating elite high school

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is launching an investigation into one of the state’s most prestigious high schools.

Youngkin calls on Virginia AG to investigate high school that withheld merit-based awards

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is calling for an investigation into a high school that delayed informing students of their merit awards in the name of equity.

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Virginia Governor bans Tiktok, WeChat on state devices, state-run Wi-Fi

Governor Glenn Youngkin has banned the use of Tiktok and WeChat, along with other Chinese-owned apps and websites, on state-owned devices and state-run wireless internet networks.

Att. Gen. Miyares announces more than $10B from agreements with CVS, Walgreens

Now, the agreement’s terms will go to the states for their review, and each state will have until the end of 2022 to join, officials said.

Former Loudoun County superintendent, school official, indicted by grand jury over handling of sexual assaults

A judge ordered the indictments against two Loudoun County Public School officials on Monday after a special grand jury investigation into the district.

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Virginia Attorney General selects special counsel to review UVA shooting

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced the selection of the special counsel that will conduct the external review of the events surrounding the deadly shooting on UVA grounds last month.

Att. Gen., Roanoke City Sheriff join forces to protect senior citizens from scams

TRIAD is a program made up of local law enforcement, senior citizens and agencies that focus on protecting seniors from crime.

Att. Gen. Jason Miyares tours Straight Street Ministries in Roanoke

Attorney General Jason Miyares toured where the organization serves hot meals, offers a safe place for kids to hang out and resources for teen parents.

Walmart posts statement after shooting that left six dead in Chesapeake

A shooting at a Chesapeake Walmart on Tuesday night left six dead, and four others hurt.

UVA football players each died from gunshot wound to the head, medical examiner says

Officials said Thursday that an outside special counsel will assist the state attorney general in reviewing the shooting.

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Virginia attorney general appoints special counsel to review University of Virginia deadly shooting

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares will appoint a special counsel to review the shooting at the University of Virginia that claimed three lives.

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Att. Gen. Miyares announces $3.1B opioid settlement with Walmart

We’re told the settlement is now being sent to other states for review and approval.

Virginia lawmakers, officials react to UVA shooting that left 3 dead, 2 injured

Several local and state politicians are offering their condolences following a shooting at UVA that left three people dead and two hurt.

Roanoke leaders discuss gun violence report after weekend gun violence

On the heels of weekend gun violence in Star City, Roanoke City Council got a status report on October gun violence.

Dominion, AG reach proposed agreement in offshore wind case

Dominion Energy has agreed to implement several consumer protections in connection with its massive offshore wind project under a proposed agreement with the office of the Virginia attorney general and other parties.

Consumer alert warns parents of copycat THC edibles ahead of Halloween

As Halloween nears, Attorney General Jason Miyares is warning parents and guardians to look out for Copycat tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) laced edibles.

Efforts to curb violent crime in Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares announced two initiatives with the same goal this week: curbing Virginia’s uptick in violent crime.

Gov. Youngkin announces ‘Bold Blue Line’ initiative to combat violent crime

Gov. Glenn Youngkin was joined by Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears, Att. Gen. Jason Miyares, and dozens of local elected officials and law enforcement in Norfolk as he announced a new initiative to combat the rise in crime in Virginia.

Curbing crime in Virginia: Att. Gen. Miyares announces Operation Ceasefire

On Monday, in partnership with partner cities, local elected officials, and law enforcement, Miyares announced Operation Ceasefire.

Virginia AG hands off jurisdiction in sexual misconduct investigation of children's hospital

Virginia's Attorney General has handed off jurisdiction in the sexual misconduct investigation regarding Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents.

foxnews.com

Police: 5 killed, including officer, in North Carolina shooting

Five people were killed by a shooter who opened fire along a walking trail in Raleigh, North Carolina's capital city, on Thursday and eluded officers for hours before he was cornered in a home and arrested, police said.

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Virginia AG punts investigation of child abuse allegations

The office of Virginia's attorney general has handed off jurisdiction in a long-running investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and other abuses at a hospital that serves vulnerable children.

Virginia officials, Roanoke leaders discuss violent crime solutions

Attorney General Jason Miyares, former Governor George Allen, local law enforcement, and other leaders gathered to address the issue

Former Va. election official says prosecution is politically motivated

Michele White called the corruption charges against her a “good show” intended to justify a new “Election Integrity Unit” in the state.

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Att. Gen. Miyares, Virginia Tech’s Frank Beamer to announce Virginia child ID program

Their partnership will provide middle school aged students with child ID kits

Working-class Latinos are not buying Dems' 'out-of-touch' messaging, says Virginia AG

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares explains why Latinos are turning away from Democrats and looking to Republicans ahead of the November midterms.

foxnews.com

Virginia parents protest critical race theory outside Loudoun County School Board meeting

Parent advocacy groups gathered outside a Loudoun County School Board meeting in Virginia on Tuesday to protest against critical race theory in schools.

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Attorney Gen. Jason Miyares meets with law enforcement in Martinsville

The attorney general wants his office to have a strong relationship with law enforcement throughout the commonwealth.

Attorney General Miyares announces Task Force to cut down on scam calls

On Tuesday, Miyares announced that Virginia is joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force.The force’s purpose is to investigate and take legal action against the telecommunications companies responsible for bringing a majority of foreign robocalls into the United States, according to the release.

AG Miyares joins 22 attorney generals in lawsuit against US agency’s new LGBTQ school guidance

More than 20 Republican attorneys general filed a lawsuit Tuesday against President Joe Biden's administration over a Department of Agriculture school meal program that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

GOP attorneys general warn Google against limiting anti-abortion center search results

Doing so "would violate the most fundamental tenet of the American marketplace," AGs said in letter to CEO Sundar Pichai.

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GOP AGs ask Google not to limit anti-abortion center results

Some federal lawmakers urged Google last month to limit the appearance of anti-abortion pregnancy centers in certain abortion-related search results.

People in prison expecting an early release, staying behind bars because of a budget amendment

People are upset and want to see a change to the budget amendment that the General Assembly passed which keeps more than 500 people from getting released.

Attorney General Miyares visits Lynchburg pregnancy center after vandalism

As state leaders continue the search for the vandals, they’re taking action to keep other pregnancy centers around the Commonwealth safe.

Marijuana leading cause of ER visits for children, copycat products raise concern

On Wednesday, Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that starting July 1, copycat THC products will be illegal in Virginia.

Judges toss suit seeking Virginia House elections this year

A three-judge panel has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force all 100 members of Virginia’s Republican-controlled House of Delegates to face an unscheduled election this year.

Clearing up the number of incarcerated individuals being released from prison this summer

We are following up on Attorney General Jason Miyares speaking about violent offenders on the streets if they are released from prison this summer.

More violent crimes will happen if people are released from state prison, says Att. Gen. Miyares

Attorney General Jason Miyares says releasing those who served time behind bars could potentially lead to more crime, and some law enforcement officials agree.

Roanoke Valley law enforcement agencies gather to honor Virginia’s fallen officers

Local law enforcement agencies gather to honor the 13 Virginian officers killed in the line of duty over the past year.

Remembering fallen law enforcement, college graduation and more news happening today

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

Bullet pierced through Virginia attorney general’s office in Richmond, police say

Virginia Capitol Police are investigating after a bullet pierced a window at the Office of the Attorney General in downtown Richmond Monday night.

AG Miyares addresses the threat of abortion-rights protesters at Sunday’s Catholic Masses

Catholic churches nationwide are bracing themselves for the threat of protests during Sunday’s masses.

Virginia attorney general launches investigation into NFL's Washington Commanders following allegations of financial improprieties

The NFL has said it engaged former SEC chair Mary Jo White "to review the most serious matters raised by the committee."

cbsnews.com

Danville police create new initiatives to help victims of violent crime

People shared stories about the loved ones they've lost and the challenges they continue facing.

Virginia AG ends effort to prosecute Park Police officers

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has dropped an effort to prosecute two U.S. Park Police officers who fatally shot an unarmed motorist back in 2017.

GoFundMe urged to adopt new disclosure policies by Virginia Attorney General

GoFundMe is a crowdfunding platform that has helped organizers raised over five billion dollars throughout the last 12 years.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announces four new Virginia parole board picks

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced new nominees Wednesday to serve on the Virginia Parole Board, after Senate Democrats' decision last month to dump four members of his initial slate of picks.

Virginia roadside zoo owner pleads no contest to animal cruelty

The owner of a Virginia roadside zoo and his nephew pleaded no contest Friday to multiple counts of animal cruelty and received suspended sentences.

Virginia AG Miyares calls on lawmakers, community leaders to curb violent crime

Hundreds of law enforcement officers gathered in Roanoke this week working on ways to reduce violent crime across Virginia.

Virginia’s Attorney General meets with Roanoke healthcare leaders to address opioid epidemic

Attorney General Miyares met with leaders at Carilion to talk about the ways they’re treating patients suffering from substance abuse.

Miyares urges Biden to rescind head start mask mandate

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares joins 22 attorneys general in urging President Biden to end the head start program’s mask mandate.

Virginia AG Miyares joins nationwide bipartisan investigation into TikTok

Virginia is joining a nationwide investigation into social media platform TikTok and its impact on children and young adults.

Youngkin looks to root out critical race theory in Virginia

Virginia's Department of Education is conducting a review designed to root out critical race theory in schools.

Virginia deputy AG resigns after social media posts about the 2020 election, Jan. 6 riots

A state official says a deputy Virginia attorney general has resigned after The Washington Post raised questions about social media comments the newspaper reported she made about the 2020 election, the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and other matters.

Virginia Supreme Court dismisses mask mandate petition

The Supreme Court of Virginia has rejected a petition from parents that sought to invalidate Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order prohibiting school systems from enforcing mask mandates in the classroom.

Supreme Court of Viginia dismisses lawsuit againt Gov. Youngkin’s mask order

The Supreme Court of Virginia has dismissed a challenge to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order allowing parents to opt their children out of school mask mandates.

Supreme Court of Virginia dismisses lawsuit challenging Gov. Youngkin’s mask order

The Supreme Court of Virginia has dismissed a challenge to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order allowing parents to opt their children out of school mask mandates.

Dispute over mask mandates in Virginia to be heard by judge

A judge is scheduled to hear arguments over whether local school boards or Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin have the final say on whether students must wear masks at school.

Radford University no longer requiring COVID-19 vaccine for students

Radford University is joining the list of Virginia colleges dropping its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students.

Republican Virginia attorney general fires January 6 investigator from university post

The top staff investigator for the House Jan. 6 panel was fired from his position at the University of Virginia by the state's new GOP attorney general.

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Jan. 6 investigator fired from University of Virginia post by state's new GOP attorney general

The lead investigator for the Jan. 6 House select committee investigating the Capitol riot has been fired from his position as the University of Virginia's counsel by the state's new Republican attorney general, per the Washington Post.Why it matters: Democrats say the removal of Tim Heaphy from his post after some three years while he's on leave from the university to investigate the insurrection is likely "retribution" for the House probe — an accusation strongly denied by the office of state

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Hilton: Biden’s economy is ‘historically bad’

‘The Next Revolution’ host slams Biden for ‘misleading’ economic and employment data.

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Virginia's new AG sacks lawyers at University of Virginia, George Mason

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) has fired attorneys from the University of Virginia and George Mason University, saying he "wants the university counsel to return to giving legal advice based on law."The University of Virginia's Tim Heaphy, who was on leave to help lead the House's investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, was reportedly among 30 staffers Miyares dismissed upon taking office last week, according to...

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Virginia's new AG removes 2 lawyers at public universities

Virginia’s new Republican attorney general has fired lawyers for two large public universities, his office said, marking more significant changes by Jason Miyares while ascending to his new job. Tim Heaphy, counsel for the University of Virginia, and George Mason University counsel Brian Walther have been let go, Miyares spokeswoman Victoria LaCivita told The Washington Post. School counsel within Virginia's public colleges and universities are appointed by the attorney general.

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With new AG, Virginia takes new position on abortion case

Virginia’s new attorney general has altered the state’s position on a closely watched abortion case before the U.S. Supreme Court, with his office now saying it should be left to individual states to decide on restrictions. When Democrat Mark Herring was attorney general, the state joined more than 20 other states in a brief filed in September urging the justices to declare unconstitutional Mississippi’s law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Herring was a strong supporter of abortion rights.

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Virginia's new AG Jason Miyares announces major investigations within hours of taking office

Virginia’s newly sworn-in AG Jason Miyares announced investigations into the Virginia Parole Board and Loudoun County Public Schools within hours of being sworn in while also reportedly gutting the Civil Rights division in his office.

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Teen placed on sex offender registry after school assaults

A northern Virginia teenager found guilty of sexually assaulting two female classmates at separate schools was ordered Wednesday to attend a locked, residential treatment facility until he turns 18. The 15-year-old boy also was ordered to be placed on the sex offender registry at a hearing Wednesday in Loudoun County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, a step the judge said she had never previously ordered in a juvenile case.

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Republican Jason Miyares defeats two-term Democrat Mark Herring for Virginia attorney general

Miyares, a GOP state lawmaker and former prosecutor, clinched another big statewide win for Virginia Republicans on Tuesday.

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