Fairfax

Groundbreaking Ruling in Fairfax: Judge Decides Frozen Embryos Are Not Divisible Property in Divorce Case

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Fairfax, VA – In a landmark decision, Fairfax County Judge Dontaè L. Bugg has ruled that frozen embryos cannot be legally recognized as property subject to division between parties. This pivotal ruling was issued nearly ten months following the conclusion of a high-profile trial that captivated the local community and posed profound moral questions about the nature of prospective life and personal rights. The case involved Honeyhline Heidemann and her ex-husband, Jason Heidemann, who found themselves at odds over the custody of two embryos following their divorce. The embryos were created during a period of … Read more

Former Fairfax Officer’s Conviction Upheld in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Shoplifter Over Sunglasses Theft

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FAIRFAX, Va. — A Fairfax County court recently upheld the conviction of ex-police officer Wesley Shifflett for reckless handling of a firearm during an incident that left an unarmed man dead over a theft allegation. The former officer was found guilty in October for his role in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Timothy Johnson, who was suspected of shoplifting sunglasses from a local Nordstrom at Tysons Corner Center in February 2023. During the trial, evidence revealed that Shifflett pursued Johnson into a dimly lit wooded area near the shopping mall before discharging his weapon, fatally … Read more

Fairfax County Jury Finds Man Guilty in 2022 Fatal Shooting Case

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Fairfax, VA — A Fairfax County jury has found a man guilty of murder in connection to a fatal shooting incident that occurred in 2022, escalating tensions in a community already rattled by increasing gun violence. The verdict arrived after a trial that highlighted the ramifications of firearm-related crimes in suburban areas. The convicted individual, whose identity remains under wraps due to legal considerations, faces severe penalties for his role in the shooting, which resulted in the death of one victim. Details from the courtroom suggest the jury deliberated for several hours before reaching their … Read more