First Richmond Copwatch Ticket for standing on the sidewalk…
Questions: 1. How could a person block a sidewalk that is already blocked by the police? 2. How could a person block passage if no one was trying to pass by? 3. How could a person block passage if half...
View ArticleAfter nepotism coverage, Richmond sheriff tried to root out the source of leaks
Richmond Sheriff C.T. Woody Jr. last year ordered an extensive internal investigation to root out the source of leaks in his department after the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported he employed a dozen...
View ArticleRichmond ordinance bars panhandling from medians
Richmond’s anti-panhandling law, in place for 15 years, prohibits solicitation from median strips on city streets.
View ArticleJudge orders online information about Richmond police to be taken down
Judge Gregory L. Rupe of Richmond Circuit Court entered an order last week granting the Richmond Police Department’s request for an injunction in the case against Nathan Cox and Mo Karn, the anarchist...
View ArticleRichmond Police Department sues local bloggers: A summary of the issue
This case could have long-term ramifications for the civil rights of Virginians. Possible issues might include prior restraint of speech as it applies to social media, the ethics of police agencies...
View ArticleBetter Government Richmond
There’s a new group that just formed in Richmond that I feel all Richmonders should get behind and support. The group I’m talking about is Better Government Richmond. Link
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Four City Hall watchdogs join forces
Last week, Scott Burger, Silver Persinger, C. Wayne Taylor and Tatnall, all regular harriers of City Council and the mayor’s office, rolled out Better Government for Richmond, a new citizen advocacy...
View ArticleNo information received from the city attorney
No information received from the city attorney: From: C WAYNE TAYLOR Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 2:40 AM To: Jackson, Allen L. – City Attorney Subject: Jackson – Standard Parking – AG opinion Dear...
View ArticleRichmond Officer’s Actions Questioned After Viral Video
A video surfacing from Shamrock the Block in Shockoe Bottom is raising questions, and it has some asking if Richmond Police went too far. Link
View ArticleVideo of brawl with RPD leads to excessive force accusations
Dotson tells NBC12 he might not have handled this situation 100% correctly, but believes he also didn’t do anything that deserved this level of physical response. Link
View Article3 councilmen propose gay-marriage ordinance
Three members of the Richmond City Council have proposed an ordinance to recognize legal same-sex marriages performed in other states and to extend benefits to legally married same-sex partners who...
View ArticleA Modern Proposal: City to Consider Redefining Spouses
An ordinance under consideration at City Hall would extend benefits to employees in legal, same-sex marriages. For now, it may be more symbolic than anything, but city planner Jim Hill says it sends a...
View ArticleA high profile discrimination suit against the city has been settled. The...
Wednesday, NBC12 confirmed with attorneys for the eight public utilities workers this case has been settled. All the Richmond city attorney would say is that “the matter has been resolved.” The exact...
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VA ACLU Calls Out City Council’s Meaningless Commitment to Protect LGBT City...
Additionally, there is no mention of sexual orientation or gender identity in the city’s employment manual under the grievances section which lists what classes are protected and how to file a...
View ArticleSettlement reached in City Jail death lawsuit
The complaint also alleged that the city and the sheriff had known for many years of the inhumane conditions at the jail but had not remedied them, and states that the defendants failed to provide...
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Richmond paid $1 million to pipefitters to settle suit
Richmond said today it paid $1 million to the eight pipefitters who filed a suit against the city in federal court over racial discrimination and harassment in the Department of Public Utilities. Link
View ArticleHandicapped Redskins fans hope for more accessibility next year
While most fans expressed nothing but positive reviews of the ten-million dollar project, many handicapped fans told CBS 6 they were “disappointed” in the design that appeared to them to not be...
View ArticleRichmond registrar’s report recommends voting changes
A report by Richmond Registrar J. Kirk Showalter acknowledges shortcomings in the handling of absentee voter ballots in last year’s election and recommends changes in local procedures and state laws to...
View ArticleRichmond councilwoman plans citywide school prayer event
“As I sit here now,” said NBC 12 legal analyst Steve Benjamin. “I can’t be satisfied that this is acceptable.” Link
View ArticleRRHA Police Chief placed on administrative leave
Just before Hazelton was suspended, sources say a police corporal was fired. NBC12 spoke with that man Tuesday. He says he was let go after being asked questions about his personal life. He is a black...
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