McDonnell verdict sparks debate on official acts and guilt
The editorial decries the guilty verdicts against former Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen, arguing jury instructions broadened "official act" to include normal gubernatorial activities. It notes the case exposed the Virginia Way’s faults, reflects on self defense, and questions the adequacy of the prosecutorial frame.
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Henry Asbill
Bob McDonnell
Jonnie Williams
McDonnell
Maureen
Virginia
Ying
Verdict's Portent for Ethics in Virginia Politics
Commentary weighs the McDonnell case and the jury instruction impact on ethics in Virginia. It argues the verdict signals tighter scrutiny of governor actions, such as trade missions and donor-linked acts, amid partisan tensions and calls for reform.
Poor judgment in printing forum letter
A reader denounces a published letter by Manuel Vicente as untruthful and harmful. The writer accuses the newspaper of misinformation, victimization of the subject, and a personal attack, urging better verification and restraint.
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Manuel Vicente
Front Royal council votes to repeal ban on Gypsies and magic arts
A Front Royal Town Council decision ends a ban on Gypsies and psychic services, with public comment highlighting a move toward pluralism. Minutes show consideration of maintaining a $300 annual license for fortune telling and related practices, a fee deemed discriminatory against divination workers.
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Land Transfers Across Subdivisions Aug 1 4 6 5
Land transfers recorded in August involve multiple buyers and sellers across Apple Mountain West Blue Ridge Heights Park View Mountain Shenandoah Magisterial District Shenandoah Farms Montoue Farms Mineral Springs Warren Park and Gary Sheehan to William Smith. Totals range from 43 500 to 409 000 with several parcels of one or two lots.
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John Stotler
Apple Mountain West Subdivision
Royce L. Frederick
Krystal Frazier
Blue Ridge Heights Subdivision
Carlos A. Sanchez-Alcazar
Morgan E. Vandergrift
Shenandoah Farms
Mountain Subdivision
Charles William Green III
James Wilson
Montoue Farms
Christopher Matthews
Paul M. Anderson
Gary Sheehan
William Smith
Warren Park Subdivision
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