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Staunton man to face abduction, rape, strangulation charges of former girlfriend

Crystal Graham
Richard Stafford

A Staunton man is being held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail facing charges of charges for abduction, rape and strangulation.

Richard Stafford, 26, will face charges related to a mid-January confrontation where he allegedly assaulted a female victim, raped her and kept her from leaving her residence.

The victim suffered minor injuries during the incident.

The victim had been involved in a relationship with Stafford but had separated before the incident.

The Augusta County Sheriff’s office began its investigation on Feb. 3.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]