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Virginia prosecutor formally ends cash bail, joining growing movement

Virginia prosecutor formally ends cash bail, joining growing movement Justin Jouvenal, The Washington Post Dec. 21, 2020 FacebookTwitterEmail Fairfax County Commonwealth s Attorney Steve Descano, a Democrat, speaks at a news conference Oct. 15, 2020.Washington Post photo by Tom Jackman Fairfax County, Va. s top prosecutor formally announced Monday that his office would no longer seek cash bail, saying it exacerbates inequalities between the rich and poor in the criminal justice system. The announcement codifies what had been the general practice of Commonwealth s Attorney Steve Descano since he took office in January after running on a platform of bringing major changes in Virginia s largest county.

Judge in Virginia rules Black defendant can't get a fair trial in courtroom largely featuring portraits of White judges

Skip to main content Currently Reading Judge in Virginia rules Black defendant can t get a fair trial in courtroom largely featuring portraits of White judges Justin Jouvenal, The Washington Post Dec. 22, 2020 FacebookTwitterEmail 3 1of3In 2013, then-defense attorney David Bernhard questions a witness during a murder trial. A portrait of a judge is seen behind him.Washington Post photo by Nikki Kahn.Show MoreShow Less 2of3During a 2013 trial, defense attorney Alberto Salvado, left, and Casey Lingan, chief deputy of the Commonwealth s Attorney Fairfax County Judicial Center, confer during a break in a murder trial.Washington Post photo by Nikki Kahn.Show MoreShow Less

Fairfax County prosecutor formally ends cash bail, joining a growing movement

Fairfax County prosecutor formally ends cash bail, joining a growing movement Justin Jouvenal Fairfax County’s top prosecutor formally announced Monday that his office would no longer seek cash bail, saying it exacerbates inequalities between the rich and poor in the criminal justice system. Popular Searches The announcement codifies what had been the general practice of Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve T. Descano (D) since he took office in January after running on a platform of bringing major changes in Virginia’s largest county. Descano joins a growing number of prosecutors and judges in Virginia and across the nation who have stopped asking defendants to put up money to get out of jail and ensure they continue to show up for court hearings.

Fairfax County prosecutor formally ends cash bail - The Washington Post

Fairfax County prosecutor formally ends cash bail - The Washington Post
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