Twelve plaintiffs currently are seeking damages from the Virginia Department of Corrections for alleged violations of their constitutional and statutory rights.
Twelve plaintiffs currently are seeking damages from the Virginia Department of Corrections for alleged violations of their constitutional and statutory rights.
Two years ago, lawmakers approved a bill that made it possible for prisoners to earn early release by following the rules and taking part in various programs. Now, however, Governor Youngkin has amended the budget in a way that will bar many of them from consideration.