Virginia death penalty

Virginia Mar 24

Virginia, With 2nd-Most Executions, Outlaws Death Penalty

Virginia has become the 23rd state to abolish the death penalty
capital punishment Feb 22

Virginia Poised to Become First Southern State to Abolish Death Penalty

State lawmakers have given final approval to a bill ending capital punishment in Virginia
Virginia Feb 22

Virginia Poised to Become the First Southern State to Abolish the Death Penalty

The legislature has passed the measure and Governor Ralph Northam says he will sign it into law. Cory Smith reports.
Crime and Courts Feb 4

Virginia Senate Passes Death Penalty Abolition Bill

The Virginia Senate has passed a bill that would abolish the death penalty