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Coverage dated January 12, 2023

Loudoun County to stop prosecuting some misdemeanor cases

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Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj says her office will stop prosecuting some misdemeanor cases, claiming the office is "inundated" and prosecutors need to focus on violent and felony crimes.

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  1. FOX 5 DC

    Loudoun County to stop prosecuting some misdemeanor cases (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj says her office will stop prosecuting some misdemeanor cases, claiming the office is "inundated" and prosecutors need to focus on violent and felony crimes.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Loudoun Co. prosecutors will stop trying some misdemeanors (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Loudoun County, Virginia's top prosecutor says her office is "inundated" and will not participate in some misdemeanor cases, choosing to focus on violent and felony crimes.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Loudoun County attorney's office to no longer prosecute certain misdemeanors (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The Loudoun County Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney in Virginia will no longer prosecute certain misdemeanor charges in an effort to crack down on more violent crimes, according to a letter sent to local judges in late December.

  4. WUSA9

    Loudoun County attorney's office will no longer prosecute certain misdemeanor charges (opens WUSA9)

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    WUSA9's feed description

    This change will begin with violations committed after Jan. 16, 2023.

  5. FOX 5 DC

    Loudoun County changes prosecution process for some misdemeanor cases (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney Buta Biberaj says in a memo obtained by FOX 5, that her office will stop prosecuting some misdemeanor cases, claiming the office is "inundated" and prosecutors need to focus on violent and felony crimes.

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