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Judge David Tatel’s memoir of blindness and justice

Judge David Tatel’s memoir of blindness and justice

by Tim Carrington | Jun 3, 2024 | Art, Crime and Courts, Education, Health, Local Services, People, Politics

A Rappahannock County resident’s journey in both worlds Memoirs generally roll out the particularities of an individual’s adventure in the world. But some move to a larger stage, addressing questions of living in a just society, or simply being human....

Chester Brown sentenced to four years in prison

by Ireland Hayes | May 30, 2024 | Crime and Courts

11 of 20 years suspended — five more if he locates gun As Chester Brown stood before a Rappahannock County Circuit Court judge for sentencing Tuesday, he faced a possible 20 years in prison for his conviction of three firearm charges. Instead, Judge William W. Sharp...

Two men sentenced in 2021 Washington shooting

by Ireland Hayes | Apr 26, 2024 | Crime and Courts, Politics

Two men were each sentenced to three years in prison in Rappahannock Circuit Court Thursday after pleading guilty to multiple charges linked to a December 2021 shooting in Washington where they shot into a home occupied by six people.  Judge Dennis L. Hupp sentenced...
Chester Brown awaits trial on third firearm charge

Chester Brown awaits trial on third firearm charge

by Ireland Hayes | Apr 5, 2024 | Crime and Courts

chester brown 3-21-24Chester Brown arrives at the Rappahannock County Courthouse Thursday morning, March 21, 2024. Found guilty last week on two others Chester Brown, who was found guilty of two firearm charges in Rappahannock County Circuit Court last Thursday, is...
Judge defers ruling on relocating Chester Brown’s trial

Judge defers ruling on relocating Chester Brown’s trial

by Ireland Hayes | Mar 12, 2024 | Crime and Courts, Politics

Chester BrownChester Brown Retired Circuit Court Judge Dennis Lee Hupp deferred ruling on a motion Monday to relocate Chester Brown’s two upcoming jury trials from Rappahannock County to a different venue after a jury could not be selected for his first trial on Feb....
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