Last night, an unidentified man fell three stories to his death on the Downtown Mall, several cvillenews.com readers report witnessing. Jackson Landers, who was sitting in the Miller’s cafe at the time, says that at approximately 10:35pm, he heard the sound of breaking glass overhead. He looked behind him to see the man falling, facing upwards, and heard him hit the ground next to the Hamilton’s cafe. Several witnesses rushed to aid him, but he was determined to have died at the scene. The usual media outlets (Daily Progress, WINA, WVIR) have reportedly not offered any coverage on this thus far, so nothing more is known at this time. 09/15 Update: The Daily Progress identifies the victim as 19-year-old William Dean in an uncredited article. Dean lived in a loft in that buiding; his father owns Terry Dean’s Dance Studio on the second floor. Sgt. Farruggio says that “he either fell or he jumped.”
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Albemarle detective K.W. Robinson has been fired by Chief John Miller for excessive use of force during an interrogation of suspect Corey Faison, in addition to breaking other unspecified rules during the arrest and questioning. Robinson was convicted of assault in late August. In 1991, Robinson was fired for the same reason, though he appealed his case and was subsequently rehired. It is expected that Robinson will challenge Chief Miller’s decision. Reed Williams has the story in today’s Progress.
In the newest Declaration has a great article by Rebecca Culler, entitled “Sex Everywhere: How to do it in the Road,” which lists the top ten public places to have sex at UVa. The list includes Mem. Gym, Alderman, the pavilion gardens, and the Clemons private video rooms, among others.
After sixteen living wage protesters held a sit-in in the Mariott lobby yesterday, police arrested three of them for trespassing. One of those three, Andrew Holden, was also arrested in June of 2001 at the Omni, in that case for chaining himself to an elevator. Said Holden,
“We want to meet to make our point very directly. The Marriott not paying its employees a living wage is a situation of abuse.” Holden expressed hope that his arrest may make it possible for him to meet with the hotel’s owner, who has thus far refused to meet with the living wage advocates. Abby Fox has the story in today’s Cavalier Daily.
Former Red Hill Elementary teacher Michelle Frilot has filed suit against Albemarle County and the School Board, charging them with discriminating against her because she’s Christian. The Eastern Orthodox Christian had displayed a 5″x7″ painting of Jesus in the corner of her classroom, despite being asked repeatedly by a superior not to do so. When she turned to an assistant superintendent for help, she was told once again that she could not display religious iconography in the school. In February of 2001, after five months on the job, she quit, citing a hostile work environment. Her attorney is John Whitehead of the Rutherford Institute. Adrienne Schwisow 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
foursix 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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