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The Virginian Pilot has, "Senate would make murder accomplices eligible for death penalty."For the second year in a row, the Virginia Senate passed legislation Monday that would make accessories to murder eligible for the death penalty. In a 24-19 vote, the Senate passed HB933, which would eliminate what is known as the ?triggerman rule,? which means that only the person who commits a murder faces capital punishment in Virginia. The House of Delegates on Friday passed a similar bill which was sponsored by Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg. Obenshain said the legislation is identical to a bill that passed the Senate last year. Gov. Timothy M. Kaine vetoed that legislation last year. Obenshain argued under current Virginia law, D...continue to full post

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$11 million settlement reached in Virginia Tech massacre.

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Appeals Court Upholds Congressional Legislation

West Virginia Child Advocate Office Faces Class Action over Child Support
West Virginia Child Advocate Office Faces Class Action over Child Support

Repossessed car wins $700,000 Settlement
A class action lawsuit that was brought against Virginia Beach-based Tidewater Finance Co., alleging that the company had questionable repossession practices, has been settled.

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