Murder
- Spanberger-signed juvenile parole law frees man who helped strangle Fairfax County man in 2000
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Stephen Michael Lineham, convicted of first-degree murder committed at 15.
- Over victim family's objections, parole board frees Richmond killer with drug and gun record
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Isaac Terrell Taylor, convicted of second-degree murder and armed robbery.
- Killer who shot man over a foul call gets parole as victim's family objects
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Victor Fields, convicted of first-degree murder.
- Parole board frees man who killed his father and was convicted of a second murder
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Reginald Shell, convicted of two first-degree murder convictions.
- Age, a new juvenile law and split votes: the routes Spanberger's board used to release offenders
Geriatric release, a Spanberger-signed juvenile parole law and 3-2 votes all played a part in August's grants.
- Five men serving life sentences got parole from Spanberger's board in one month
Life sentences in Norfolk, Arlington, Newport News and other localities ended in parole in August.
- Spanberger's parole board freed 7 more in September: two killers, three sex offenders
In one meeting on Sept. 10, the parole board appointed by Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger approved seven releases, including a Norfolk man convicted in 2023 of raping a child.
- 'No history of violence': the parole board's reasons versus the records
Spanberger's parole board justified August releases with boilerplate phrases.
- Report Exposes Dangerous Sanctuary Policies Shielding Criminal Aliens in Arlington County
A new interim staff report from the House Judiciary Committee and its Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement reveals the extent of Arlington County's sanctuary policies and their impact on law enforcement.
- Norfolk sex offender with earlier N.C. conviction on record gets geriatric parole
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Selwyn Shawn Herring, convicted of object sexual penetration, burglary and robbery.
- Life-sentenced Richmond killer with 2023 drug and theft convictions gets parole from Spanberger's board
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Calvin Darnell Johnson, whose record includes first-degree murder.
- 'She never got to see 40': Spanberger's board paroles Fairfax killer as victim's family pleads
Spanberger's parole board voted to release Troy Demar, whose record includes second-degree murder.
- By the numbers: parole under Youngkin, under Spanberger, and in September
Published analyses show the parole grant rate rising from about 2% under Youngkin to double digits under Spanberger.
- 'Please deny his request': Spanberger's board heard a murdered mother's family, then voted 4-0
Christine Allen's family begged the parole board to keep Troy Demar behind bars for the full 40 years.
- Parole violators, prison convictions and 39-count records: September's grants had repeat offenders
Four of the seven people Spanberger's parole board released in September had parole violations or new convictions on their records, according to the board's own report.
- 41,085 Declined ICE Detainers Nationwide — Democrat Arlington Held Up as Virginia Case Study
House Judiciary: sanctuary jurisdictions declined at least 41,085 ICE detainers Oct. 2022–early 2026 and 17,864 in Trump’s first 12 months back; Arlington’s Democrat Trust Policy is the Virginia deep dive for families living with the risk.
- Victims’ Families vs Sanctuary Ideology: Democrat CA Called Laken Riley Act a “Heinous Bill”
House Judiciary report: Democrat CA Parisa Dehghani-Tafti stood by calling the bipartisan Laken Riley Act “heinous” and said Laken’s murder was unrelated to immigration — while the killer was an illegal alien released in sanctuary jurisdictions.
- Democrat Trust Policy Leaves Arlington Families Exposed — Police Barred From Calling ICE Even for Felons, Gangs, Traffickers
House Judiciary report: Democrat Arlington County Board Trust Policy blocks ACPD from contacting ICE for violent felons, gang members, traffickers, or terrorists; sheriff honored only 2 of 310 ICE detainers (0.65%).
- Felony Voting Guidance Narrows Bars After Court Says State Lagged Egregiously
Only murder and manslaughter remain disqualifying for nonincarcerated Virginians days before early voting opens.
- Democrat in Virginia Beach Threats Against School Board Candidate Spark Police Investigation
A Virginia Beach Democratic Committee Member’s Facebook post prompted multiple candidates for school boards to file police reports. Local party leaders were forced to address their growing concerns about political violence against conservatives.
- Bon Air Facility Holds 29 Youth Charged with Murder Amid Rehabilitation Debates
These figures highlight how a small number of serious cases like those at Bon Air stand out within a much larger framework of juvenile intakes and placements. The 173 committed youth admissions include individuals facing significant charges such as murder.
- Fairfax County Releases Fuel Violent Crime Wave
Fairfax County has experienced a troubling pattern of preventable violent crimes directly tied to policies in Steve Descano’s office. In December 2025, a man who had been shot was released from jail despite an immigration enforcement request.
- Will Arlington protect alleged rapists?
WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement demanded that Governor Abigail Spanberger and Arlington sanctuary politician not release Luzvin Garcia Moran.
- Virginia slouches towards state-sanctioned Euthanasia
Virginia Democrats are pushing to decriminalize the suicide. What could happen next? by Bronson Winning Virginia Democrats have a bill on Governors Abigail Spanberger (D)’s desk, but the legislation will not stop there.
- Virginia State Senator Christopher Head Delivers Stirring Defense of Unborn Life Amid Legislative Push
Christopher Head’s remarks come at a critical juncture in the Virginia General Assembly, where Republican lawmakers are advancing measures to safeguard the unborn against what they describe as extreme Democratic proposals.
- Jason Miyares asks Virginia prosecutor to quit for failing to prosecute “heinous” crimes
Jason Miyares (a Republican from Virginia) called for Fairfax County Commonwealth attorney Steve Descano’s resignation, accusing the office of numerous cases and giving out lenient deals.
- Republican Governors Association invests $1.5 Million in Virginia’s Governor race following the Jay Jones scandal
The Republican Governors Association announced this week that it will be investing $1.5 million in Lt. Governor.
- Winsome Earle Sears blasts Spanberger for his silence after a supporter justified Kirk’s assassination
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- Trump designates antifa as major terrorist organization
“I am happy to inform the many U.S.A. Patriots of my designation of ANTIFA as a MAJOR TERRORIST ENTITY.
- Virginia’s Elections are about who can make the state safer and more affordable
Virginia’s gubernatorial race and the Attorney General race are shaping up as a referendum over two key issues: affordability and public safety.
- The 37 brutal murderers Joe Biden let off death row in Virginia and Other Places
Two days before Christmas, in the waning days of his presidency, Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 out of 40 federal prisoners to a life sentence.