Virginia
Virginia AG concerned that changes to sentencing reductions pose public safety risk
(The Center Square) — Virginia’s Attorney General Jason Miyares is concerned some changes to sentencing reductions in the commonwealth pose a public safety risk, with over 7,000 “violent offenders” now eligible for reduced sentences.
On July 1, incarcerated people who committed both violent and nonviolent crimes became eligible for greater reductions of their sentences for nonviolent crimes after a provision the Youngkin administration inserted into the previous biennial budget expired.
Now they’re eligible for “enhanced” earned sentence credits, meaning they can earn up to 15 days off their sentence for a nonviolent crime for every 30 days of good behavior, whereas the sentences for violent crimes can only be reduced by a maximum of 4.5 days for similar good behavior.
That’s how the law was written in 2020, but Gov. Glenn Youngkin had tried to keep it so that people who had committed mixed crimes couldn’t serve shorter sentences for their nonviolent crimes committed “in the same act or transaction,” according to Miyares.
Miyares is calling the expiration of the governor’s budget amendment a “critical public safety issue,” as more than 7,600 offenders now qualify for sentence reductions, “approximately 99%” of whom are violent offenders, according to the attorney general’s office.
As the 2020 law instituting enhanced earned sentence credits applies retroactively back to 1995, hundreds of incarcerated persons were released the day the governor’s provision expired.
“On July 1, 2024, 445 inmates became eligible for immediate release, including: 16 convicted of first-degree murder, 22 convicted of rape or sexual assault, 46 convicted of abduction, and 244 convicted of robbery,” according to a press release from Miyares’ office.
“It’s well known that a mere 2-5% of offenders are responsible for over 50% of all crime. Expanding earned sentence credits to inmates convicted of both violent and nonviolent offenses in the same act or transaction will likely benefit these repeat, violent offenders,” said Miyares. “Virginians should not have to wait for a tragedy to prompt their elected officials to prioritize their safety. Good intentions do not equal good results.”
The enhanced system became statute under a Democratic trifecta in an effort to rehabilitate more of Virginia’s incarcerated people. The Virginia Department of Corrections closed four prisons on July 1.
Roanoke (Va.) North Cross School receiver Demarcus Brown tells Rivals he has flipped his commitment from Virginia to Virginia Tech.
The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Brown becomes commit No. 10 for head coach James Franklin and the Hokies in the 2027 class.
Advertisement
Brown is one of the most prolific players in the state, turning 53 receptions into 1,112 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior with over 60 tackles six interceptions and two forced fumbles when playing defense.
Future position coach Fontel Mines was the lead recruiter for Brown who had been a verbal to Virginia since December. Once Franklin and the new staff landed at Virginia Tech they quickly prioritized Brown.
Now they have him in the fold.
Rivals ranks Brown as the nation’s No. 49 receiver and No. 10 prospect overall in the state of Virginia.
This Hokies class has some dynamic playmaking ability with Brown joining fellow receiver Anthony Roberts, along with running backs Kelvin Morrison and Stanley Smart as part of the fold.
Virginia Tech is in the mix for a Top25 class this cycle. Browns adds to a haul that Rivals previously ranked No. 31.
Virginia
West Virginia Lottery results: See winning numbers for Powerball, Lotto America on May 2, 2026
The results are in for the West Virginia Lottery’s draw games on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on May 2.
Winning Powerball numbers from May 2 drawing
25-37-42-52-65, Powerball: 14, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from May 2 drawing
04-18-35-43-50, Star Ball: 08, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily 3 numbers from May 2 drawing
2-2-3
Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily 4 numbers from May 2 drawing
7-2-2-6
Check Daily 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the West Virginia Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:59 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Lotto America: 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Daily 3, 4: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
- Cash 25: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor. You can send feedback using this form.
RICHMOND, Va. — Winston Hodges, a Cartersville, Virginia native who launched his comedy career at the Richmond Funny Bone in Short Pump, is now one of six remaining comedians on the Netflix series “Funny AF with Kevin Hart,” competing for a Netflix comedy special and a cash prize.
The Virginia Tech graduate and 35-year-old comedian has opened for several major acts and become a regular at New York’s Comedy Cellar.
Hodges said his Richmond roots are where it all began.
“I saw that the Richmond Funny Bone had a competition, and I entered into the competition 11 years ago called Clash of the Comics, and I ended up winning the competition,” Hodges said. “After that point, it was just like, I guess I just do stand up. So I was doing stand up around Richmond the first five years of my career before I moved to Washington DC.”
He said winning the show could be a turning point.
“To win the show would absolutely change the trajectory of my career,” Hodges said. “The winner gets a Netflix special. I’d be able just to kind of jump the line and get an opportunity… it could catapult my career to heights that I never, ever even thought possible.”
The competition culminates with live finale episodes on May 4 and 5 at 9 p.m. Eastern time. Netflix subscribers can vote in real time using their TV remote or the Netflix mobile app, but only while watching live.
Do you know about a good news story in your community? Email the CBS 6 Newsroom.
📲: CONNECT WITH US
Blue Sky | Facebook | Instagram | X | Threads | TikTok | YouTube
This story was initially reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy. To learn more about how we use AI in our newsroom, click here.
-
Finance3 minutes agoSuperannuation rule change could better manage economy: ‘Fairer and more effective’
-
Fitness9 minutes agoDid you know you can start building strong glutes without any equipment? An expert trainer explains how
-
Movie Reviews21 minutes agoMOVIE REVIEW: Cryptid Terror Meets Slasher-style Suspense In “THE YETI” – Rue Morgue
-
World33 minutes ago
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City injures at least 10
-
News39 minutes agoMariachi Brothers Detained by ICE Invited to Open for Kacey Musgraves After Release
-
Politics45 minutes agoTrump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran
-
Business51 minutes agoChizi, Standup Comic Exiled in China, Wants to Be More Than Just ‘a Rebel Comedian’
-
Lifestyle1 hour agoBeyoncé Is Returning to the Met Gala. These Are the Looks She Has to Top.
