Tag: circuit court

Bondsman in Karla Dominguez case charged

By Olivia Anderson and Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] Content warning: This story contains graphic details related to sexual assault. The bail bondsman in the Karla Dominguez...

Our View: All systems failed

Karla Dominguez should still be alive. There is no other conclusion to draw after reviewing the many facets that contributed to her death last July....

How an accused rapist was released from jail

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] On July 29, Ibrahim Bouaichi, who had been indicted for rape, allegedly shot and killed his accuser, Karla Dominguez, while...

Prosecutors, defense attorneys, courts adapt to COVID-19

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Alexandria’s courts, prosecutors and defenders to balance health concerns with legal processes and constitutional rights. Prior...

Veterans Day events and city services

By Denise Dunbar | [email protected] The City of Alexandria and Friends of Rocky Versace will host the 18th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11...

Our View: Remove partisan labels from criminal justice posts

Alexandria has had few public servants like Ed Semonian. This is in part due to his extraordinary 40-year tenure as Alexandria’s clerk of the circuit...

City rolls out new mental health initiative

By Denise Dunbar | [email protected] The city’s Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney announced a new mental health initiative on Tuesday that aims to help people...