Legal Jury Finds Brandon Bell, Former Roanoke Valley State Senator, Defamed Daughter's Ex-Girlfriend in 2022 Letter A Roanoke County jury this week awarded $1 million to a former Cave Spring High School student whom Bell accused on state Senate letterhead of sexually assaulting his daughter.
Legal Roanoke Pastor, a Former City Council Candidate, Faces Felony Election Fraud Charges Jackson, who ran as a Democrat in 2024, dropped out of a party primary after questions arose over campaign-related filings.
Legal Pro-Gun Groups, Residents Sue Roanoke City Over Law Banning Firearms on Public Properties Roanoke became one of several cities and towns to restrict firearms in public places after a 2020 state law.
Legal City Did Not Defame Roanoke Police Officer In Describing 'End Racism Now' Mural, Judge Rules Sgt. Jason Hicks alleged the city's description of a mural implied he was fueled by racism when he fatally shot a Black man in 2009.
Legal Roanoke Police Officer Sues City Over Facebook Post About 'End Racism Now' Street Mural Sgt. Jason Hicks alleges the city defamed him when describing the mural's focus on victims of police brutality.
