Alleged sex crimes victim shares concerns after Fairfax Co. judge dismisses case
Another alleged sex crimes victim is voicing concerns about the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office after her case was dismissed.
Virginia law stops early inmate releases, angering families
The 2020 law had a delayed effective date of July 1, 2022, so prison officials would have time to calculate new release dates.
Fairfax County judge slams prosecutor, dismisses child sex assault case
A Fairfax County judge threw out a child sex assault case after criticizing the prosecutor and saying he’s never seen a case handled like this one before.
'Pro-life' Virginia governor wants law banning abortion after 15 weeks
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin commended the Supreme Court Friday for its monumental decision overturning Roe v. Wade and is already saying he wants to ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Virginia Election Results: Beyer wins, Luria to face Kiggans for House seat
Polls have closed in Virginia and the results are in.
Governor Youngkin's gas tax holiday nixed by Virginia lawmakers
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposed budget amendments met a mixed fate Friday.
Loudoun County commonwealth's attorney's office also removed from sex assault case
After a Loudoun judge removed the county commonwealth’s attorney’s office from a burglary case, FOX 5 has learned a different judge removed the office from a sex assault case six months prior.
Loudoun Prosecutor Buta Biberaj breaks silence after case removal
The top prosecutor in Loudoun County broke her silence Tuesday discussing issues plaguing her office at a press conference that was at times combative.
Loudoun County judge removes Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office from criminal case
A Loudoun County judge has removed the county’s Commonwealth’s Attorney office from a criminal case saying the office has shown an inability to prosecute the case with professional standards, and is "deliberately misleading the Court and the public" in effort to "sell" a plea agreement.
Virginia parents who want 'obscene' books banned plan to file restraining order against Barnes & Noble
Virginia has been the center of book challenges over the past year and a new lawsuit could have major implications.
New Virginia law aims to improve school emergency response
Every second counts for first responders when it comes to saving lives and now a new Virginia law aims to help those heroes navigate better as they respond to emergencies at schools.
Herndon considers pay raise for city council and mayor
Herndon’s mayor Sheila Olem tells FOX 5 being mayor is a part-time job with full-time responsibilities.
Virginia bill would give parents the power to ban ‘sexually explicit’ content in child’s education
A bill, expected to be signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin, would let parents review curricula that could be considered sexually explicit.
Virginia law that requires adult children to be financially responsible for their parents could be repealed
A proposal to repeal a Virginia law that requires adult children to be financially responsible for their parents is headed to the governor’s desk.
Virginia advances groundbreaking cryptocurrency banking bill
The Virginia Senate unanimously passed a groundbreaking cryptocurrency banking bill this week, which already passed the state's House of Delegates and which legislators expect Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, to sign within seven days.
Virginia deputy attorney general resigns after social media posts praising Jan. 6 rioters surface
A deputy Virginia attorney general resigned Thursday, a state official said, after The Washington Post raised questions about social media comments the newspaper reported she made about the 2020 election, Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and other matters.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin campaign criticized over Twitter spat with high school student
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's campaign staff is being criticized over a Twitter run-in with a high school student.
Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney delivers 'State of Justice' address
Days after FOX 5’s exclusive report on concerns from inside Loudoun County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, top prosecutor Buta Biberaj held a "State of Justice" address Wednesday night.
A pair of Virginia bills aim to address health care, teacher shortage
As hospitals and school systems across the country continue to deal with staffing shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic, one Virginia lawmaker hopes to address the problem through legislation.
Fairfax County public school students return to class, majority wearing masks
Fairfax County public school students returned to class Tuesday for the first time since Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin rescinded the Commonwealth's mask order.