After Chesterfield Commonwealth's Attorney's Office chose to set aside the charges against John Blanchard, the decision set off a string of criticism in the case.
A special prosecutor has been appointed in the case against Virginia megachurch John Blanchard, who was arrested in 2021 during an undercover child sex crimes sting.
A special prosecutor has been appointed in the case against Virginia megachurch John Blanchard, who was arrested in 2021 during an undercover child sex crimes sting.
A Chesterfield County judge appointed William Blaine Jr. of the Brunswick County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office as special prosecutor in the John Blanchard case.
13News Now has learned William Blaine Jr. with the Brunswick County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office will take over the investigation from the Chesterfield CA.