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Graven Craig appointed to Virginia's Forensic Board

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Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced the appointment of Graven Craig to Virginia's Forensic Science Board. Craig, an attorney with CraigWilliams, PLC in Louisa, Virginia, brings legal expertise to the board, which oversees the state's forensic science laboratories and helps ensure the highest standards in forensic analysis for criminal justice proceedings. The appointment was part of a broader announcement of administration and board appointments across multiple Virginia agencies, reflecting the governor's commitment to staffing key oversight positions with qualified professionals from across the Commonwealth. Craig's legal background will be valuable in addressing the complex intersection of forensic science, criminal law, and public policy that the board regularly navigates in its work to support Virginia's criminal justice system.



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​https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2025/september/name-1059539-en.html

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