Tag: Virginia

Federal Probe Targets Loudoun County Schools Handling of Sexual Assaults

The Department of Education (DOE) has opened an investigation into whether Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) failed to respond appropriately to two reports of sexual assault as required under the provisions of Title IX. The federal civil rights probe is the result of a letter (pdf) from the America First Legal Foundation (AFLF) that was…


Charges Filed Against Mother of 6-Year-Old Boy Who Shot Teacher in Virginia: Officials

The Virginia mother of a 6-year-old child charged with shooting his teacher earlier this year was indicted in connection with the incident, officials announced Monday. Deja Nicole Taylor, 25, was indicted for felony child neglect and a misdemeanor count of recklessly leaving a firearm, said the Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office in a statement (pdf)…


After Virginia Woman’s Murder in DC, State Attorney General Urges Capital Leaders to Tackle ‘Scourge of Violent Crime’

Following the fatal stabbing of a woman in D.C., Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has urged D.C. city leaders to address violent crime that he says is a result of the capital’s lax law enforcement. “It has become painfully apparent that Washington, D.C., can protect neither its residents nor the thousands of Virginians who commute…


Virginia Governor Leads Delegation to Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will lead an international trade delegation to Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea at the end of April to strengthen economic and cultural ties. As part of the mission, Youngkin plans to meet with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, other government leaders, strategic business associations, company executives, and industry leaders, his office said. “I’m…


LIVE 7 AM ET: NTD Good Morning (April 4): Trump Indictment Information Leaked; Virginia Teacher Shot By Student Files Lawsuit Seeking $40M

The latest news on Former President Trump’s arraignment. We have a reporter on the ground, and speak with an expert about what today means for Americans. A yahoo news reporter cites an anonymous source with details on the charges against Trump.  Find out what they allege is in the sealed indictment, and how Trump responded. A Virginia teacher…


NTD Good Morning (April 4): Trump Indictment Information Leaked; Virginia Teacher Shot By Student Files Lawsuit Seeking $40M

The latest news on Former President Trump’s arraignment. We have a reporter on the ground, and speak with an expert about what today means for Americans. A yahoo news reporter cites an anonymous source with details on the charges against Trump.  Find out what they allege is in the sealed indictment, and how Trump responded. A Virginia teacher…


NTD Good Morning (April 4): Trump Indictment Information Leaked; Virginia Teacher Shot By Student Files Lawsuit Seeking $40 Million

For the latest news on former President Donald Trump’s arraignment, we have a reporter on the ground, and speak with an expert about what today means for Americans. A Yahoo news reporter cites an anonymous source with details on the charges against Trump. Find out what the allegation is in the sealed indictment, and how…


Principal Punts Parent’s Lawful Request to See ‘Equity’ Lessons to FOIA Office

A northern Virginia middle school allegedly violated parental rights by not immediately giving a parent access to so-called social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum her eighth grader is being taught. The student’s mother, Stephanie Lundquist-Arora, says Irving Middle School’s lack of cooperation violates her rights under Virginia law. The school is part of the Fairfax County public…


Teacher Shot by 6-Year-Old Student Files $40 Million Lawsuit

RICHMOND, Va.—A first-grade Virginia teacher who was shot and seriously wounded by her 6-year-old student filed a lawsuit Monday seeking $40 million in damages from school officials, accusing them of gross negligence for allegedly ignoring multiple warnings on the day of the shooting that the boy had a gun and was in a “violent mood.”…


Democrats Decry Youngkin for ‘Rolling Back’ Process to Restore Ex-Felon Rights

Virginia Democrats are concerned that ex-felons are not having their rights restored in a timely manner. Meanwhile, Governor Glenn Youngkin’s spokesperson told The Epoch Times that while the governor “firmly believes in second chances,” he is committed to considering each case individually and as the Virginia Constitution outlines. “Youngkin Rolls Back Voting Rights,” read the…