Supreme Court Serves Major Blow to Augusta Co Sheriff: Deputy Must Face Trial in Dog Shooting Case
In a significant legal blow, the United States Supreme Court has denied the appeal of Augusta County Sheriff's Deputy Michael Roane
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Apr 24
Federal Lawsuit Alleges Violation of Inmate's Civil Rights in Patrick County Jail
Written by: Sam Orlando PATRICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA — A civil lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of...
Apr 13
Lawsuit Alleges Severe Medical Neglect and Abuse at Red Onion State Prison in Virginia
Written by: Sam Orlando ROANOKE, VIRGINIA - In a harrowing legal battle originating from the confines of Red Onion State Prison,...
Apr 13
Lynchburg Resident Files Lawsuit Alleging Excessive Force by Police in K9 Attack at His Home
Written by: Sam Orlando Herman Tracy Evans seeks $10 million in damages, claiming his civil rights were violated during a police...
Apr 8
Inmate Sues Virginia Department of Corrections After Being Electrocuted by Stun Belt During MRI
Written by: Sam Orlando ROANOKE, VIRGINIA - In a new legal action that underscores the ongoing debate around inmate rights and prison...
Mar 24
Rising Tide of Allegations: Middle River Regional Jail Under Scrutiny Amid Multiple Lawsuits
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VIRGINIA – A federal lawsuit filed on March 18, 2024, in the United States District Court for the...
Mar 23
The Stench of Torture? Lawsuit Alleges Feces-Covered Cells at Middle River Regional Jail
Written by: Sam Orlando In the Shadow of Precedent: A Fight for Dignity Behind Bars AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In the stark corridors of...
Mar 15
From Murder to Mandamus: Exposing Augusta County's Web of Lies and Illicit Affairs
Written by: Michael Phillips Breaking Through News Sues Augusta County for Another FOIA Violation AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIRGINIA - In Augusta...
Mar 12
Trivial Pursuits: How an Augusta County Traffic Court Interfered with the Cory Bigsby Murder Trial
Written by: Michael Phillips HAMPTON, VIRGINIA - In the heart of Hampton, Virginia, the murder trial of Cory Bigsby, accused of the...
Mar 7
When Cops Play Cops and Robbers: A Tale of Lockdowns and Lost Marbles in Cleveland, TN
Written by: Sam Orlando CHATANOOGA, TENNESSEE - In an episode that could rival the plot twists of a daytime soap opera, the peaceful town...
Mar 7
Oklahoma School Resource Officer Arrested for Rape and Providing Alcohol to a Minor
Written by: Sam Orlando MANNFORD, OKLAHOMA -On Tuesday March 5, 2024, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) announced the...
Mar 3
VA Attorney Launches "No Attitude, No Answers" School Campaign to Educate Students About Their Rights
Written by: Michael Phillips Empowering Virginia's Youth: The "No Attitude, No Answers" Campaign NORFOLK, VIRGINIA — Virginia-based...
Mar 3
Caught on Camera: How Citizen Oversight is Challenging Corruption in the Augusta Sheriff's Office
Written by: Ismael Barrios and Sam Orlando Augusta County Deputy Convicted of Beating Two People Recording Him at a Traffic Stop...
Feb 29
Judge Finds Probable Cause for Augusta County Deputy to Stand Trial for Malicious Wounding and Assault
Written by: Sam Orlando Charges Against Sgt Mikolay Certified to Grand Jury in Bad Day for Augusta Sheriff CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA –...
Feb 29
BREAKING NEWS: Augusta County Deputy C.J. Taylor Found Guilty in Assault Case
Written by: Sam Orlando Augusta County Deputy Convicted of Assaulting Police Auditors in Staunton STAUNTON, VIRGNIA - In a landmark...
Feb 27
Federal Lawsuit Alleging Cruel Punishment at VA Prison Over Use of "Dry Cells" May Spell Trouble for the DOC
Written by: Sam Orlando Dry Cell Use Violates Eight Amendment, Claims Blakeney ROANOKE, VA – A federal lawsuit filed on February 26,...
Feb 22
Huge Loss for Augusta Sheriff: Fourth Circuit Overturns Trial Court, Orders Jury Trial in Dog Shooting Case
Written by: Sam Orlando Augusta County Sheriff's Deputy Michael Roane Must Face Jury, Appeals Court Rules RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – In a...
Feb 18
Inmate Files Federal Lawsuit Against Middle River Regional Jail Officials for Civil Rights Violations
Written by: Sam Orlando STAUNTON, VIRGINIA - Imagine being an inmate, locked in a cell for 23 hours a day, and without access to...
Feb 18
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Red Onion State Prison Officials for Civil and Human Rights Violations
Written by: Sam Orlando Red Onion State Prison Sued Again ROANOKE, VIRGINIA – A federal lawsuit, filed in the United States District...
Feb 18
Federal Judge Orders Trial for Lawsuit Against Augusta County Deputies, Dismisses Claims Against Sheriff
Written by: Sam Orlando Augusta County Sheriff's Office Legal Woes Grow CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA – The legal woes of the Augusta County...
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