Loudoun

Loudoun Parents File Lawsuit Against School Board After Early Termination of Public Comment Session

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Leesburg, VA — A group of parents in Loudoun County are taking legal action against their local school board following an incident in which officials ceased accepting public comments during a meeting. The parents argue that this action violated their First Amendment rights and are seeking legal remedies. The lawsuit stems from a policy meeting held by the Loudoun County School Board where contentious issues including transgender student rights and critical race theory were discussed. The meeting, held in June, attracted significant public interest, with many community members attending to voice their opinions. During the … Read more

Loudoun County Judge Faces Arrest for Public Intoxication, Authorities Confirm

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Leesburg, VA — In a surprising incident that has sparked discussions about public responsibility, a Loudoun County judge was detained over the weekend on allegations of public intoxication. The incident, which took place in a popular restaurant area of Leesburg, saw the legal professional taken into custody after police were called to the scene following reports of a disruptive individual. Authorities have confirmed that they responded to a call late Saturday evening regarding an individual who was allegedly causing a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers identified the person as a sitting judge from Loudoun County. The … Read more

Former Loudoun County Schools Chief’s Guilty Verdict Overturned Due to Jury Instruction Error

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LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — A judge in Loudoun County set aside the guilty verdict against former schools chief Scott Ziegler, who was convicted of retaliating against a teacher who accused officials of withholding protection from a student who inappropriately touched her. Chief Circuit Court Judge Douglas L. Fleming Jr. granted a new trial, citing incorrect jury instructions in the misdemeanor case. While setting aside the verdict, Judge Fleming acknowledged that there was enough evidence to sustain a conviction against Ziegler, who was fired in 2022 for mishandling sexual assault cases. The incident drew national attention … Read more