ACLU wants prison sentences recalculated and more Virginia headlines

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April 26, 2024 at 5:30 AM

The state Capitol. (Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury)

“ACLU of Virginia demands Department of Corrections ‘recalculate’ prison sentences after court ruling.” — WRIC
“Pulaski town councilman charged with ethics and conflict of interest violations.” — Cardinal News
“Charlottesville socialite pleads guilty to child sex crimes.”—Daily Progress
“General Assembly updates relationships with federal Virginia Indian tribes.” — VPM
“Girl Scout who created banned book nooks thanks Hanover for ‘censored’ Gold Award.” — Richmond Times-Dispatch

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