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Marijuana possession will be legal July 1st, what you need to know

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – On July 1st, adults 21 and older in Virginia will legally be allowed to possess up to an ounce of marijuana. “Until July 1 of this year it has been unlawful to possess …

Adam Oakes’ family pushes for change to Virginia’s hazing law

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – The family of a VCU student, who was found dead in an off-campus house on Feb. 27, is pushing for change to Virginia’s law against hazing. Adam Oakes’ family believes he …

‘No other verdict would have made sense’: Legal expert says Chauvin’s guilty verdict was just

Legal expert says this verdict could have implications on the accountability of officers who use excessive force moving forward.

Chesterfield man charged in hit-and-run that killed off-duty Henrico officer faces more charges

A Chesterfield man faces new charges in connection to his arrest following a hit-and-run which killed an off-duty police officer.

RPD officers allegedly pepper sprayed three young women, immunity defense faces hurdles | 8News

After three young women were allegedly pepper-sprayed while sitting in idle traffic last summer amid citywide protests, two Richmond police officers charged with assault face hurdles ahead of …

Virginia lawyer-legislator use of special privilege questioned

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Lawyers who double as legislators have a right to postpone their cases over and over again. A little-known special privilege allows for it.