Albemarle County Commonwealth's Attorney, serving since January 1, 2020. This is my personal account, not an official Albemarle County account.
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Albemarle charts a new course for criminal justice! I'm grateful voters entrusted me w/ the responsibility for leading this effort. Thanks to my magnificent campaign staff and dedicated volunteers & supporters who believed we can do better. We will.
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An 1898 indictment, used corruptly to sanction the lynching of John Henry James, is “a symbol of racial injustice,” said Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Hingeley, who moved the Court in 2023 to dismiss it. For details see cvilletomorrow.org/lynching-…
On this day in 1898, a Black man was falsely accused and lynched by unmasked white men near Charlottesville, Virginia. Despite police witnessing this lynching, no one was ever held accountable.
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Right. Gov. McDonnell made a temporary appointment that lasted about six months. My point is that the judge has served for thirteen years because the General Assembly elected and re-elected him to judicial office.
8/10/12: "Governor Bob McDonnell today announced two judicial appointments to fill vacant circuit court positions that were not filled during the 2012 General Assembly session...Jack S. "Chip" Hurley, Jr. will serve in the 29th Judicial Circuit." wayback.archive-it.org/1655/…
Got it. I've got to buck up and start calling fellow Democrats idiots lest I be considered weak kneed. Thanks for the tip. Oh, by the way, you don't know how to spell Sorensen, but you're good at the short words, like BS.
Really? You choose name calling over argumentation. Now who does that sound like? @BrianRCannon is right: We are becoming what we abhor.
Enough already with the MAGA nonsense. We Democrats should not call a judicial decision we disagree with highly partisan. Have some respect for a judge who the VA Supreme Ct will correct if he's wrong. By the way, judges in VA are elected to office by the General Assembly.
Not surprisingly, right-wing Republicans Mark Obenshain and Tim Anderson LOOOOVE this Bob McDonnell appointee judge's highly partisan ruling. bluevirginia.us/2026/01/brea…
Man replacing US attorney for Western Virginia a familiar face in Charlottesville dailyprogress.com/news/local… via @dailyprogress @kaitlancollins
Please join me in contributing to Mike Pruitt as he launches his campaign to flip VA-05 and take back Congress! secure.actblue.com/donate/pr…
Glad Mike is taking on this huge challenge. He's got the values we need in Washington and the savvy to win in a very tough district for Democrats. I'm committed to rallying behind Mike all the way. With our help, and Mike's hard work in the campaign, we can make this happen.
Please join me in supporting Ramin Fatehi for Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney via @actblue secure.actblue.com/donate/fr…. Ramin is Norfolk’s champion for criminal justice reform, and he has has worked every day for a safer and more just Norfolk.
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This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
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Congratulations to @jacktrammell on running a strong grassroots campaign, successfully flipping red counties and expanding Democratic margins.
A huge thank you to all the local committees and volunteers who organized in SD-10. Your work is what will keep Virginia blue.
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Support @jacktrammell ahead of Tuesday's SD-10 special election:
1/3 at 5:30 pm: Virtual phone bank with the DPVA Women's Caucus
1/4: Canvass in Goochland and Hanover
1/5: Canvass in Goochland
Find other events and schedule time to canvass ⬇️
mobilize.us/ruralgroundgame/
*GOTV*--Senate District 10 consists of part/all of the following counties: Amelia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Cumberland, Fluvanna, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico (one tiny part), Louisa, Powhatan, and Prince Edward and includes Ashland, Lake Monticello, and Farmville.
@jacktrammell
Thanks @ssurovell for the reminder--"don’t forget the special election for SD10 (Dem Jack Trammell vs. Repub Luther Cifers)." Trammell has an uphill battle, but strong Dem turnout in this special election could swing the district to Trammell. Dems, *get to the polls* on Jan. 7!
Justice, mercy, and public safety can be achieved by granting clemency to those waiting execution on federal death row. Please urge @POTUS to commute all federal death sentences to life in prison and prevent resumption of federal executions under a second Trump administration.
1/ 38 prosecutors and justice leaders are calling on @POTUS to commute federal death row sentences. The death penalty is flawed, biased, and unjust. It’s time to #CommuteTheRow
Read the letter: bit.ly/FJPFederalDeathPenalt…
Kudos to @JusticeFwdVa @UVALaw @nolefturnsinc @LegalAidJustice @NewVAMajority @yoyokellyo for this one-stop, one-day operation helping those seeking expungements to clear their records of non-convictions. Stay tuned for 2025, when some convictions will be eligible for sealing.
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I just donated to help Elect @ElisabethEpps to Colorado HD-6, and hope you will join me in supporting a progressive champion for Colorado's working families! secure.actblue.com/donate/el…
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Gov. Youngkin vetoed reforms that would have brought VA's justice system in line with most states. In @USATODAY, @CA4Arlington @parisa4justice, Albemarle County CA @HingeleyJim, & @miriamkrinsky explain how these reforms advance public safety.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/2…
Thanks @VIDCsocial for selecting Nick Reppucci as Chief Public Defender. Nick will do a great job. Albemarle County and Charlottesville are fortunate to have him in this leadership position.
VIDC 🛡️is pleased to announce that Nicholas Reppucci has been selected as the new Chief Public Defender serving the City of #Charlottesville and County of Albemarle. Congratulations, Nick!
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Criminal charges that don’t end in a conviction don’t automatically disappear in VA, so we do the next best thing—use the courts to expunge them. With @UVALaw @yoyokellyo @LegalAidJustice @nolefturnsinc @HingeleyJim and Joe Platania
Charlottesville and surrounding areas: @LegalAidJustice will be hosting an expungement clinic today, November 9, from 10AM to 3PM—to help people remove eligible charges from their criminal record!
Pre-registration is encouraged, RSVP here: bit.ly/ExpungementClinicCvil…
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ALT Expungement clinic Charlottesville - November 9, 10am-3pm, CitySpace (100 Fifth St NE) - Criminal records can prevent you from obtaining housing, employment, and educational opportunities. Come to the clinic to get eligible charges off your record to ease these obstacles. Please note that your criminal record must include Charlottesville and/or Albemarle charges to expunge at this clinic. Registration is strongly encouraged! If you do not pre-register, please bring the Warrant of Arrest, Summons, or Final Letter of Disposition for each charge you seek expungement for. Filing fee coverage: If you do not qualify for free filing, filing fees to open expungements cases will be covered on a first-come, first-serve basis while funds last.
7/12/1898 indictment of John Henry James overturned on 7/12/2023, with Albemarle Co. Judge Cheryl Higgins ruling the indictment used to sanction and approve the lynching of John Henry James "was a mockery of the judicial system and abuse of the process.” theguardian.com/us-news/2023…
