Bill McKelway, The Roanoke Times

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Past articles by Bill:

Ex-Virginia man shot in neck trying to subdue train gunman

Family members of a former Midlothian man hailed as a hero for being the first passenger to grab an assault rifle from a gunman aboard the high-speed train headed from Amsterdam to Paris say they are proud of Mark Moogalian and anxious to learn more about his condition after being shot while wresting the weapon Friday from Ayoub El-Khazzani. → Read More

Mother of teen who worked for Joe Morrissey found not guilty of documents charges

A Henrico County judge Wednesday found the mother of a teen who formerly who worked in former Del. Joseph D. Morrissey's law office not guilty of charges that she schemed to submit false court documents. → Read More

Felony indictments against Morrissey dismissed

A circuit court judge Wednesday dismissed all four felony indictments against former Del. Joseph D. Morrissey, saying that a plea agreement reached Dec. 12 barred further charges in the case. → Read More

Jesse Matthew charged with murder in death of Hannah Graham

CHARLOTTESVILLE — Jesse Leroy Matthew Jr., a person of interest in police investigations across Virginia, has been indicted in the killing of a University of Virginia student. → Read More

Del. Morrissey protests police search; special election today

RICHMOND - An outraged Del. Joseph D. Morrissey is calling foul, accusing Henrico County police of sabotaging his election chances today by executing a late-day search warrant at his Highland Springs law office Monday. → Read More

Del. Morrissey announces resignation, will run in special election

Del. Joseph D. Morrissey, D-Henrico, said Thursday morning he will resign his seat in the House of Delegates but will run in the special election to fill the vacancy Jan. 13, the day before the start of the legislative session. → Read More

Morrissey, back in his office Saturday, vows revenge

An unrepentant Joseph Dee Morrissey, just hours after being sentenced to jail, vowed in an interview Saturday to file a civil suit against those who he says conspired against him. → Read More

Exclusive: After conviction, unrepentant Morrissey vows to bring civil case

An unrepentant Joseph Dee Morrissey, just hours after being sentenced to jail, vowed in an interview this morning to file a civil suit against those who he says conspired against him. → Read More

Death of Norfolk man raising questions about law, police conduct

The death of Donnell Earl Worsley at the hands of Norfolk police more than four years ago never raised much of a public outcry. → Read More

Murder at Virginia Union stole brilliant future of student, condemned shooter to prison

Two unrelated young men borne into homelessness who shared the same last name but whose paths took vastly different turns met in a Richmond courtroom today. → Read More

Hannah Graham's cause of death determined to be 'homicidal violence'

The state medical examiner’s office said it is “withholding” the public release of the cause and manner of death of University of Virginia student Hannah Elizabeth Graham. → Read More

Medical examiner withholding cause of death in Hannah Graham case

The state medical examiner’s office said it is “withholding” the public release of the cause and manner of death of University of Virginia student Hannah Elizabeth Graham. → Read More

Medical examiner withholding cause of death in Hannah Graham case

The state medical examiner’s office said it is “withholding” the public release of the cause and manner of death of University of Virginia student Hannah Elizabeth Graham. → Read More

Work by Charles City, New Kent investigators leads to arrest of abduction suspect

The capture in Maryland late Wednesday of a Charles City County man wanted in two brutal abductions hinged on work by two longtime detective friends in rural Virginia. → Read More

Hanover doctor acquitted of sexual abuse of former patient

An eight-woman, four man jury found a Hanover County doctor not guilty Tuesday in a sexual abuse case that could have sent him to prison for up to life and ended his medical career. → Read More

Hanover doctor on trial on sexual assault charges

A Hanover County doctor who had treated a woman for depression and sleeplessness and then allegedly sexually attacked her at a neighborhood Christmas party at his home pleaded not guilty Monday to two felonies that carry up to life in prison. → Read More

Richmond man guilty of manslaughter of teen; no jail time recommended

A former Army soldier who testified he was fed up with crime in his South Richmond neighborhood was convicted today of involuntary manslaughter of a 16-year-old boy who was shot in the head across from the man’s home. → Read More

Richmond man guilty of manslaughter of teen; no jail time recommended

A former Army soldier who testified he was fed up with crime in his South Richmond neighborhood was convicted today of involuntary manslaughter of a 16-year-old boy who was shot in the head across from the man’s home. → Read More

Man will serve 8 years in stabbing of wife in Henrico

A man who repeatedly stabbed his wife in her sleep and then stabbed himself will serve eight years in prison. → Read More

Jury recommends 48 years in Southside Plaza killing

A Richmond Circuit Court jury of 12 women this afternoon recommended a 48-year prison sentence for Southside Plaza shooter Jodi J. Hope. → Read More