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Illegal immigrant released under Biden charged with groping female students at Virginia high school
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An illegal immigrant released during the Biden administration has been charged with multiple counts of assault and battery after allegedly groping female classmates in the hallways of a Virginia high school, according to parents and school officials.
“I think this entire horrifying situation is the direct consequence of policy with really dysfunctional priorities, and that’s to shield adult illegal immigrants at the expense of children’s safety, even in their public schools,” Stephanie Lundquist-Arora, the mother of 3 students in the Fairfax County School System, told Fox News.
Lundquist-Arora joined “Fox & Friends Weekend” to discuss the arrest of an 18-year-old student accused of touching several female classmates inappropriately while they were walking through the halls of Fairfax High School.
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Fairfax County Public Schools bus is seen outside of Lutie Lewis Coates Elementary School in Herndon, Va. on Thursday, May 11, 2023. (Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
The student, identified as 18-year-old Israel Flores Ortiz, was arrested and charged with nine counts of assault and battery after allegedly touching female students while they were walking through the hallways between classes, according to a letter sent to parents by Fairfax High School officials.
Lundquist-Arora claims officials at the high school waited two weeks to inform parents and the move only came after parental pressure.
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Israel Flores Ortiz appears in this screengrab from “Fox & Friends Weekend” on Sunday, Mar. 15. (Courtesy: Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office)
Fox News reached out to both Fairfax High School and the school district (FCPS) and did not receive a comment.
Neither entity immediately returned Fox News Digital’s requests for comment.
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FCPS provided local outlet 7News with the following statement, however:
“While Fairfax County Public Schools is unable to comment on specifics due to federal and state privacy laws, we prioritize student and staff safety. We fully investigate. Anytime someone shares. That an incident has occurred at school or that they do not feel safe at school.”
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Duke clinches ACC Tournament Championship title after defeating Virginia :: WRALSportsFan.com
Boozer made two free throws in the final seconds, and the top-seeded Blue Devils followed up their outright regular-season title with an ACC Tournament title for the second consecutive season, outlasting No. 2 seed Virginia 74-70 in a tight, tense championship game on Saturday night.
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Valley Road Vineyards wins top honor at Virginia’s 44th Governor’s Cup Gala – WTOP News
Over 670 wines were submitted to clinch a top prize in Virginia, but only one took the top prize for the 44th annual Governor’s Cup Gala.
Richmond played host to the 44th annual Governor’s Cup Gala at the historic Main Street station, celebrating the best wines in Virginia.
More than 130 wineries across the state submitted a total of 670 wines for a chance to win a gold medal and earn a place in the Governor’s Cup case, which features the top 12 red and white wines.
One of the 12 wines earns the distinction of the Governor’s Cup, as well as the title of “Best Wine in the Commonwealth.”
A world class panel of wine judges evaluated each wine on its merit using a 100-point scale — an industry standard — to rate the most outstanding wines Virginia has to offer.
This year’s case features a wide variety of styles and taste:
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger ultimately handed out the Governor’s Cup to winemaker Corry Craighill, of Valley Road Vineyards.
“Valley Road Vineyards’ 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and quality on display tonight, and I look forward to supporting these incredible vineyards over the next four years,” she said.
The governor underscored that the “dedication, innovation and agricultural strength” highlighted at the event “continues to elevate Virginia as one of our nation’s premier wine regions.”
Spanberger spoke to the tradition of excellence and accolades the Virginia wine industry receives across the country and around the world. She also pointed out its place in two of the top three industries in the Commonwealth, including agriculture and tourism.
Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Katie Frazier also pointed out how “wine and cider are important agricultural products for our Commonwealth and key contributors to our rural economy.”
“Valley Road Vineyards’ Governor’s Cup win highlights the innovation and talent driving Virginia’s wine industry forward, and winemakers like Corry Craighill continue to set new standards for quality across the Commonwealth,” Frazier said.
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Bomb threats called in at multiple Virginia colleges and universities
RICHMOND, Va. — One day after a deadly terror-related attack at Old Dominion University campus, bomb threats were called into multiple Virginia college and universities.
A bomb threat that prompted the evacuation of two University of Virginia libraries Friday morning has been cleared. No devices were found.
The threat was first reported at Shannon Library just before 11 a.m. By 11:30 a.m., police had expanded the evacuation to include both Shannon and Clemons Libraries, and the public was asked to avoid the area.
Authorities have since given the all-clear. Both libraries have returned to normal operations.
No additional details were immediately available regarding the origin of the threat.
Threats were also called into school libraries at Randolph–Macon College in Ashland, nd George Mason University in Fairfax.
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