Commonwealth Attorney determines Stoney handled removal of Richmond's Confederate monuments lawfully
Several months ago, the Office of the Attorney General authorized Virginia State Police to conduct an investigation into the removal of the statues on Monument Avenue. Concerns were raised after Stoney awarded the contract to a political donor of his.
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WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff
Posted at 6:58 PM, Jul 28, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-28 19:13:56-04
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. -- Augusta County Commonwealth's Attorney Timothy Martin determined that Mayor Levar Stoney handled the removal of Confederate statues in Richmond lawfully.
Martin shared the ruling on Wednesday afternoon.
Several months ago, the Office of the Attorney General authorized Virginia State Police to conduct an investigation into the removal of the statues on Monument Avenue. Concerns were raised after Stoney awarded the contract to a political donor of his.