Richmond

Judge Dismisses $40M Lawsuit in Richmond Diamond District Development Dispute, Opening Door for Amended Claim

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Richmond, Va. — A Richmond Circuit Court judge has dismissed a $40 million lawsuit brought by developer Republic Properties against its former partners in the Diamond District project, a sprawling development initiative in Richmond. While the suit has been rejected, the legal skirmish could see new life as the plaintiff considers adjustments to their complaint. The legal action arises from a partnership dispute over the 67-acre, ballpark-centered urban development bordered by Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Hermitage Road, the interstate, and railway tracks. Republic, a D.C.-based firm, originally assembled a group named RVA Diamond Partners LLC, including … Read more

London Man Acquitted in Richmond Row Brawl Trial, Jury Finds Him Not Guilty of Aggravated Assault

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London, Ontario – A London man has been acquitted of aggravated assault by a jury after a week-long trial that centered around a late-night brawl on Richmond Row. The fight resulted in a severe brain injury for one individual. Yaseen Muhammed, 22, was visibly emotional when the jury announced the verdict of not guilty on Friday after four hours of deliberation. The victim, Muhammed Ahmad, 24, suffered a catastrophic brain injury on August 3, 2021, and remains in a persistent vegetative state, requiring constant care. The trial heavily relied on surveillance video footage captured during … Read more

Richmond Judge Considers Release of Investigative Report on Huguenot High School Graduation Shooting

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Richmond, Virginia- A Richmond judge presided over arguments today in a case that will determine whether the public will have access to the full investigative report on last year’s shooting at Huguenot High School’s graduation. The shooting, which occurred on June 6, 2023, at the Altria Theater, resulted in seven injuries and the deaths of graduate Shawn Jackson and his stepfather, Lorenzo Smith. The school system conducted an internal investigation that led to changes in the district’s policies. However, the school board commissioned an external investigation by a third-party. Richmond Public Schools (RPS) is now … Read more