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Virginia House of Delegates District 24 Republican Primary results on June 8, 2021
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates District 24 Republican Primary results on June 8, 2021Delegate Ronnie Campbell and Mark Reed are vying for the Republican nomination in the Virginia House of Delegates District 24 race.
Virginia bill allowing assaulting a police officer to be a misdemeanor fails
Read full article: Virginia bill allowing assaulting a police officer to be a misdemeanor failsThe legislation also would have required an investigation by a different police officer and approval by a prosecutor if charged as a felony. Surovell and other critics of the current law say police use the charge too often, particularly in cases involving excessive force. Instead, the bill was designed to make a distinction between serious assaults and minor assaults, he said. “I’m concerned that this bill will basically declare open season on police officers,” Campbell said. The committee approved Bourne’s suggestion that the bill be referred to the Virginia State Crime Commission for study, effectively ending its chances for passage during the special session.