McDonnell signs legislation aimed to protecting victims of sexual, domestic violence
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Gov. Bob McDonnell signed into law 13 pieces of legislation to support and protect victims of crime
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Police still working leads in brutal assault of downtown business owner
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A Downtown Waynesboro business owner was brutally attacked outside her Florence Avenue home in the early-morning hours of Aug. 28, and her attacker remains at large as police investigators continue to work leads in the case. “What got me through this … I kept saying to myself, I have to stay alive for Dylan,” said…
Augusta: Family of teen convicted of rape, assault pleas for leniency
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Story by Chris Graham [email protected] The family of a Greenville teen convicted in June of the abduction and rape of his 15-year-old former girlfriend has launched an Internet petition to plea for leniency in his upcoming sentencing. “Our hope is that anyone with sons will feel that something like this could very easily happen to…
The truth about child sexual abuse
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Story by Chris Graham Nobody wants to talk about it, much less admit that it is something that any community of people would need to address. But child sexual abuse is a fact of life – and acknowledging that fact is the first step to doing what is necessary to protect children from being victims….
Charlottesville Police announce arrest in rape reported in homeless encampment
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Charlottesville Police have a suspect in custody in connection with the reported July 9 sexual assault in the Free Bridge encampment.
Augusta County: Registered sex offender arrested, charged in child sex case
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A Tier 3 sex offender is in custody on charges related to repeated sexual assaults of an Augusta County girl dating back to 2018, when the girl was 9 years old.
Albemarle County: Babysitter, music teacher faces new child sex charges
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The awful case involving the Albemarle County babysitter and music teacher accused of sexual assault against children just got materially worse.
Albemarle County: UVA Football player charged with rape, abduction
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Albemarle County Police announced the arrest of UVA Football wideout Jahmal Edrine, 22, in connection with a sexual assault reported on Aug. 25, 2025.
Albemarle County: Investigation into music teacher continues, additional victims likely
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The sexual assault investigation of a man who offered babysitting in the Crozet area continues, and police believe there are more victims.
Department of Justice provides nearly $13M to support survivors of human trafficking in Virginia
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The U.S. DOJ’s Office of Justice Programs will provide $12,917,611 to support sexual assault and human trafficking survivors in Virginia.
