As reported by the AP, Richmond Circuit Judge Theodore J. Markow approved the state’s settlement with most of the families of those killed in the 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech. The ruling today gives judicial approval to resolution of 24 of the 32 death claims. Four other such claims will go before the […]
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Judge approves Virginia Tech settlement
June 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Virginia Tech, Virginia Tort Claims Act
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Va. Tech families settle, AP says
April 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Virginia Tech
Lawyers for families of 21 of the Virginia Tech shooting victims said today they have agreed to an $11 million settlement with the Commonwealth of Virginia, according to an AP account in The Roanoke Times and other newspapers.
At least 20 families earlier filed notice with the state that they might sue. Published accounts of the […]
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Kaine proposes mental health improvements
December 14th, 2007 · No Comments · Governor, Mental Health, Virginia Tech
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine proposed today to spend almost $42 million to improve the state’s mental health system.
Kaine made it clear that the proposals are a direct response to the massacre at Virginia Tech in April and to the recommendations of a review panel he appointed to study the incident.
“The tragedy at Virginia Tech in […]
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Morva trial to be moved from Montgomery County
September 21st, 2007 · No Comments · Criminal Law, Montgomery County, Morva case, Virginia Tech
A circuit judge has ruled that the capital murder trial of William Morva, charged with killing two law enforcement officials, should be moved from Montgomery County, reports the Roanoke Times. A manhunt for Morva around Blacksburg briefly closed the Virginia Tech campus on the first day of classes of the 2006 school year.
The judge […]
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Skadden, Arps lawyers to advise Tech review panel
June 6th, 2007 · No Comments · Gov. Kaine, Virginia Tech, Virginia attorney general
Gov. Tim Kaine and Attorney General Bob McDonnell announced yesterday that they have agreed to have an outside law firm advise the special review panel studying the Virginia Tech shootings.
Spokesmen for the two officials said that the AG’s office has been advising the panel, but it also has been providing counsel to Virginia Tech […]
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On the Virginia Tech shootings
April 18th, 2007 · No Comments · Virginia Tech
The news of Monday’s shootings at Virginia Tech was horrific and unsettling and unfathomable. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims, and with all who have been affected. The support for the school from all corners of the commonwealth and of the nation has been strong and resounding. Much has been […]
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