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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fairfax County public school students returned to class Tuesday for the first time since Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin rescinded the Commonwealth's mask order.
Virginia's new attorney general removes 2 lawyers at public universities
Virginia's new Attorney General Jason Miyares has fired lawyers for two large public universities, his office said, marking more significant changes as the Republican ascends to his new job.
Virginia's new Attorney General Jason Miyares has fired lawyers for two large public universities, his office said, marking more significant changes as the Republican ascends to his new job.
New Virginia attorney general changes state's 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.
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.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin unveils updated mask guidelines for schools
New Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has officially unveiled updated mask guidelines for parents, educators, and schools.
New Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has officially unveiled updated mask guidelines for parents, educators, and schools.
Glenn Youngkin sworn in as 74th Virginia governor
Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin, Attorney General-elect Jason Miyares and Lieutenant Gov.-elect Winsome Sears will be sworn in Saturday afternoon during an outdoor ceremony in front of the historic state Capitol.
Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin, Attorney General-elect Jason Miyares and Lieutenant Gov.-elect Winsome Sears will be sworn in Saturday afternoon during an outdoor ceremony in front of the historic state Capitol.
Northern Virginia schools react to Gov. Youngkin’s mask mandate order
Virginia's new Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order on his first day of office lifting the statewide mask mandate for K through 12 schools.
Virginia's new Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order on his first day of office lifting the statewide mask mandate for K through 12 schools.
1st Black female lieutenant governor presides over Virginia Senate
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has taken her seat for the first day presiding over the Virginia Senate as the state’s first woman to serve as lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide office.
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has taken her seat for the first day presiding over the Virginia Senate as the state’s first woman to serve as lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide office.