Category Archives: Virginia Assembly

BY DAN PETTY STAFF WRITER THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – The Internet, long considered an anonymous safe haven for sexual predators, may be harder for them to exploit if a bill sponsored by Del. Robert Hurt, R-Chatham, passes through … Continue reading →

BY LAUREN ANNE MERKEL STAFF WRITER THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE Hanover Republican Del. Frank Hargrove represents a party and part of the state that generally supports capital punishment. He doesn't. "The death penalty is inappropriate," he said. He wasn't always … Continue reading →

BY CHRISTOPHER YATES STAFF WRITER THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – Sex offenders will have to register their email-addresses and instant messenger screen names under legislation unanimously approved by the state Senate last week. Supporters say Virginia is the first … Continue reading →