The Latest Breaking News from Virginia

Who were Amber Heard’s lawyers in defamation trial against Johnny Depp?

Elaine Bredehoft, Adam Nadelhaft and Ben Rottenborn found themselves unlikely social media stars

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: A timeline of their relationship, allegations, and court battles

Following Depp’s $50m defamation lawsuit in Virginia, Clémence Michallon looks at the former couple’s legal history

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Relatives of Calif. family slain by ‘catfishing’ Virginia cop plan to sue over his hiring

WASHINGTON — Attorneys for relatives of the Riverside, California, family slain by “catfish” cop Austin Lee Edwards have notified Virginia officials of their intent to sue, citing gross negligence by the state and local law enforcement agencies that hired him.

Los Angeles Times · May 18, 2023

Gas pipeline gets new permit to build in Appalachian national forest

The U.S. Forest Service has reissued approval to build a controversial natural gas pipeline through national forest land in Virginia and West Virginia

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Shocking video captures suspect in attack on Virginia congressman’s staff chasing woman with baseball bat

Two staffers were hospitalised after a man armed with a metal baseball bat attacked them

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

A suspect looking for a Virginia congressman attacked two of his staffers with a baseball bat. What happened?

Two congressional staffers were hospitalised after a man attacked them with a metal baseball bat

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Man in custody after baseball bat attack hurts 2, including intern, at congressman’s Virginia office

Two staffers working in Rep. Gerry Connolly’s district office in suburban Virginia were hurt when a man entered and struck them with a metal bat. He was taken into custody.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 16, 2023

All candidates for Virginia House of Delegates District 29 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both candidates running in the Nov. 7 general election for Virginia House of Delegates District 29 — Marty Martinez (D) and Jonathan Mark Rogers (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · May 15, 2023

Suspect named in baseball bat attack at Democratic congressman’s office

Virginia congressman Gerry Connolly condemns ‘devastating and unconscionable’ assault on two staffers

The Guardian - US · May 15, 2023

East Coast Faces Unusual Weather Including Frost Unlike Early Summer-Like Warmth

Showers are expected to appear around the East Coast including gusts of winds heading into the Southeastern United States.

Zenger · May 15, 2023