Category: Virginia

Second Amendment Advocates Gather Peacefully for Virginia’s ‘Lobby Day’

Crowds of gun rights activists gathered peacefully in Richmond on Monday to support Second Amendment rights at Virginia’s annual “Lobby Day.” Individuals identifying themselves as members of the Boogaloo Boys, the Proud Boys and the Black Panthers made an appearance to “express their rights” at the demonstration that took place in the state’s capital. Virginians…


Federal Government Executes Corey Johnson, Virginia Killer of 7

Corey Johnson, the Virginia man who killed seven in a burst of violence in 1992, was executed by the federal government by lethal injection on Thursday.


Drug Dealer Faces Execution for 7 Gang Killings in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va.—It was one of the worst bursts of gang violence Richmond had ever seen. At least 11 people were killed in a 45-day period in 1992, all at the hands of gang members who eliminated anyone they thought would get in the way of their growing crack cocaine business. Corey Johnson, who was sentenced…


Man Seen Wearing ‘Camp Auschwitz’ Sweatshirt During Capitol Breach Arrested

A man seen in several photographs attending the U.S. Capitol breach last week while wearing a sweatshirt phrased “Camp Auschwitz” was arrested on Wednesday.


Virginia Governor Imposes Curfew in Several Cities, Issues State of Emergency

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued a curfew in some areas and imposed a state of emergency in Virginia. The curfew applies to Alexandria and Arlington with limited exceptions, the governor said. He wrote: “At the request of @AlexandriaVAGov and @ArlingtonVA, I am declaring a 6PM to 6AM curfew in these jurisdictions, with limited exceptions. I…


Virginia State Sen. Ben Chafin Dies After Contracting CCP Virus

Virginia State Sen. Ben Chafin died late on Friday from complications of the CCP virus, a disease caused by COVID-19. He was 60 years old.