The Reverend Julian B. Goodman, pastor of the Catholic Church of the Holy Comforter on Jefferson Street, has been forced to resign over alleged sexual molestation that took place in the early 1980s, WVTF reports. This is presumably a consequence of the Church’s new zero-tolerance policy towards molestation, though few details were provided in the report. 08-08-2002 Update: Adrienne Schwisow has the story in today’s Progress, which provides a great deal more information about the late-70’s case and about the church’s late-60’s case involving a different priest.
News and meta-news about Charlottesville, VA, since 2001.
Monthly Archive for August, 2002
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Coal tower shooter Craig Nordenson attempted to change his plea from guilty yesterday, to “have a chance to explain [himself].” His attempt to backtrack on his June plea bargain was flatly refused by Judge Edward Hogshire, who said that “the plea was a done deal.” Sentencing is expected on August 23rd. Adrienne Schwisow has the story in today’s Progress.
ColinC writes: Charlottesville Mayor Mayor Maurice Cox says there will not be a vote on a traffic study request tonight. He says that the intersection of Emmet Street and Hydraulic Road needs a look for a number of reasons, including the possibility of Albemarle County allowing development there. A new resolution is possible in which Council may allow grade-separated interchanges, which it previously opposed. WINA reports.
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Cecil writes: As I drove down Hydraulic heading towards 250 at about 1:15 p.m. today, I saw many people gathered on the sidewalk outside (I think) Dominion Power (I’m not positive what business they were in front of). They had signs saying they were on strike, and I thought I saw “International Brotherhood of Electricians” or something like that. Anyone know what’s up?
Belle writes: City Council is meeting with business leaders today to discuss the possibility of constructing grade separated interchanges on Route 29 North. This meeting is being held behind closed doors, in advance of a August 5th public hearing, at which the City may change its current position to instead favor such construction. Peter Savodnik has the story in today’s Progress.
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Police announced this afternoon that their investigation into what was initially believed to be a fatal fire on Rugby Avenue is now a homicide investigation. #
The Virginia Supreme Court has denied George Huguely’s appeal. His second-degree murder conviction will stand, WRIC reports. #
In a carefully worded story, and not citing specific sources, WTVR reports that forensic evidence belonging to Jesse Matthew Jr., the main suspect in the disappearance of Hannah Graham, matches forensic evidence collected during the investigation of Morgan Harrington’s 2009 murder. #
In the wake of Hannah Graham’s disappearance, and the evidence that came from private security footage, city officials are revisiting the question of installing security cameras on the downtown mall. #
Both Charlottesville Registrar Sheri Iachetta and former Electoral Board member Stephanie Commander have turned themselves in to the police on
four six and four felony counts of embezzlement, respectively. #Ten years ago, the National Institutes of Health budget doubled and schools like the University of Virginia built massive new research facilities. A decade later, those buildings remain largely underutilized. NPR visits UVA in this story on the effect of federal binge and spurge spending in the sciences. #
In 2012, Council approved a new student housing complex on West Main—now some council members are questioning whether what they were shown matches what was built. #
The Architectural Review Board has approved a bike-themed mural on West Market, below the McGuffey Art Center, although at least one member expressed concerns that it might look like the bicyclists were riding away from Charlottesville’s downtown. #
City Police Chief Tim Longo is meeting with city leaders to work on protocols regarding the use of military surplus police weapons in Charlottesville. #
A 100-year-old Colonnades resident received military honors for her service in the WWII Women’s Army Corps #
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