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‘Serial killer who only killed once’ is heading to prison after decades on the run

After almost three decades on the run, Stephan Smerk has been sentenced for first-degree murder in crime ‘among the worst’ Fairfax County had ever seen, James Liddell writes

The Independent UK

Virginia Voters Share Insights On Election Decisions

Insights from Loudoun and Fairfax County voters on election decisions influenced by endorsements and policy preferences.

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Fairfax County Supervisor Demands Removal Of Sanctuary County Policies

Debate in Fairfax County, Virginia, over sanctuary county policies for illegal immigrants, focusing on public safety, law enforcement, and constitutional r...

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Justice Alito’s wife ‘spat’ at liberal neighbors’ car during dispute that saw police called, says report

A young, liberal couple living nearby to the Alitos’ residence in Fairfax County, Virginia, ultimately rang the police, claiming that they were being harassed by Martha-Ann Alito

The Independent UK

Police Chief Warns Against Dangerous 'Street Takeovers' In Fairfax County

Fairfax County police address dangers of 'street takeover' event in Springfield, Virginia, emphasizing public safety and proactive measures.

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Police Chief Warns Of Dangers After Street Takeover Incident

Fairfax County police release video of chaotic 'street takeover' event in Springfield, VA, leading to arrests and charges. Public safety emphasized.

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Illegal immigrant accused of child abuse released, punches ICE agent

This article highlights the release of an illegal immigrant accused of child sexual abuse by Fairfax County Jail, without notifying ICE. The suspect was la...

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Gaming proponents size up the odds of a northern Virginia casino

As casinos start to pop up on Virginia’s southern border, some lawmakers are ready to explore whether wealthy northern Virginia should get in on the action

The Independent UK

Fourth Circuit Ruling in Anti-Asian Discrimination Case Sets a Dangerous Precedent

The decision sets a dangerous precedent licensing the use of facially neutral policies to discriminate against minorities in various contexts.

Reason

Police chief fires officer, releases video of shooting death

A northern Virginia police officer has been fired after fatally shooting a shoplifting suspect last month following a foot chase at a busy shopping mall

The Independent UK

Family lawyer: police shooting caught on video was execution

The lawyer for the family of a Virginia man fatally shot by police after he allegedly stole a pair of sunglasses called the death “an execution.”

The Independent UK

Short on community health workers, a county trains teens as youth ambassadors

In Fairfax County, Va., the health department is training high school students to become health ambassadors in underserved communities and get a leg up on future careers in public health.

WEKU

Amber Heard files appeal against Johnny Depp defamation verdict

Johnny Depp, 59, sued his ex-wife for $50million in Fairfax County after Heard wrote a 2018 op-ed piece in The Washington Post about domestic violence

Evening Standard

Shoppers flee after gunman opens fire at mall in Fairfax County

Footage on social media shows terrified shoppers running out of Tysons Corner mall

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Key moments in Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s six-week US defamation trial

PA takes a look back at some of the standout moments of the high-profile US trial, taking place in Fairfax County, Virginia.

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County, governor spar over protests at justices' homes

Fairfax County officials have rebuffed a request from Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin to establish a security perimeter around the neighborhoods of Supreme Court justices living in the county who have faced protests outside their homes

Reason

Fairfax County School Board To Appeal Ruling Against Racial Balancing Efforts

The school board is fighting a federal judge’s ruling against a new admissions policy at Virginia's elite Thomas Jefferson High School.

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