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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.
Read article1 min readKevin Plantan was jailed for ten months after being falsely accused of raping his nonverbal autistic daughter—based solely on messages generated through facilitated communication (FC), a discredited method. His release came after defense attorney Graven Craig coordinated with expert Dr. Howard Shane and exposed FC’s invalidity through court-backed evidence. Although charges were dropped, Kevin still can’t see his daughter, as a family court judge continues to accept the false FC-based claims. Kevin is now fighting for his parental rights and credits Graven Craig for helping clear his name.
Read article2 min readVirginia Senate Bill 667 protects individuals who contact emergency services to report an overdose or other drug-related medical situation from criminal prosecution. However, a case involving a 25-year-old Frederick County woman suggests that this legal protection may not be as robust as it appears.
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