A 6-year-old Virginia boy has been linked to a shooting incident in which he shot his teacher in their classroom earlier this year. The teacher, Abigail Zwerner, has since sued the school district for $40 million, and the boy's mother has pleaded guilty to the use of marijuana while possessing a firearm. The incident has sparked a debate about gun safety and the need for better communication between parents and children, as well as the importance of responsible gun ownership.
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The Supreme Court has granted an emergency request from Mountain Valley Pipeline, allowing construction of the 303.5 mile natural gas pipeline to resume. The project, which will transport natural gas from West Virginia to Virginia, has been entangled in numerous legal challenges from environmental groups, but Congress recently stripped courts of authority to review approval of the pipeline. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and provide an economic boost to the region, and is now expected to be completed by the end of 2021.
Gabby Douglas, the three-time gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast, has announced her return to the sport after a seven-year hiatus. She expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to return, and mentioned that she is in a good mental health place, having "found peace." Douglas has been keeping busy since her last Olympics appearance in 2012, and her return to the sport is sure to be an exciting one.
Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, a wild animal trainer featured in Netflix's "Tiger King", was convicted of two felony counts of wildlife trafficking and conspiring to wildlife traffic in Virginia. The charges stem from an investigation which revealed Antle had illegally purchased and transported endangered lion cubs from Virginia to South Carolina. Antle faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $2,500 fine for each of the two felony counts when he is sentenced on October 2, 2020.
Lashrecse Aird's victory in the Democratic primary race in Virginia on Tuesday has cemented a Democratic majority in the state Senate, offering a glimpse into how allegiance to former President Donald Trump is a weakness in many parts of the country. Aird's win is a significant victory for Democrats, as they are now in a strong position to maintain control of the Capitol and protect reproductive rights.
Pat Robertson, a religious broadcaster and founder of The Christian Broadcasting Network, passed away Thursday at the age of 93. He was a former Southern Baptist minister and founded CBN in 1960, making it the first television network dedicated to Christian broadcasting in the U.S. Robertson was a prominent figure in conservative Christian political and entertainment circles, and had a lasting impact on the movement through his contributions to the Christian faith and his Christian Coalition. He also founded Regent University, the American Center for Law and Justice, and Operation Blessing.
On Tuesday, seven people were injured in a shooting at a Richmond, Virginia park following a high school graduation ceremony. Three victims suffered life-threatening injuries, while four had non-life-threatening injuries. Additionally, two people were injured from falls, one person was hit by a car, and three people were treated for anxiety. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney expressed his shock and sadness, and the investigation is ongoing.
Deja Taylor, a 25-year-old mother from Virginia, has been charged with two federal gun crimes related to the shooting of her 6-year-old son's first-grade teacher earlier this year. She is accused of making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm and being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm. The teacher survived the shooting but suffered serious injuries.