George Mason University President Gregory Washington gave the school high marks for students success in his annual presentation to the board of visitors. His look at the school’s work and his leadership comes as the school faces four federal investigations — and as the board is set to vote on his job.| NBC4 Washington
A Fairfax County, Virginia, man accused of plotting with his family’s au pair to kill his wife and another man is facing more charges.| NBC4 Washington
A Virginia town was expected to vote Tuesday night to close its police department, but now the town council may be a vote short as the vice mayor is under investigation for a possible conflict of interest. Vice Mayor Ben Nett worked for the Purcellville Police Department and was under internal investigation, according to town officials. He was fired April…| NBC4 Washington
George Mason University’s board of visitors voted to keep President Gregory Washington after supporters waged a support campaign amid concerns the Trump administration may use federal investigations to try to force him out.| NBC4 Washington
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George Mason University and Gregory Washington, its first Black president, are the latest targets of the Trump administration’s campaigns against diversity, equity and inclusion. Local business leaders and Virginia politicians are speaking out in support of the school.| NBC4 Washington
Two town officials in Loudoun County, Virginia, were arrested and charged with multiple felonies. Purcellville Vice Mayor Ben Nett and Town Manager Kwasi Fraser are accused of rigging official town bids and conspiracy. Nett faces six felonies, according to Virginia State Police. Four are for alleged violations of the Virginia Criminal Information Network, and two are for alleged bid rigging…| NBC4 Washington
A suspect shot and killed by police after shooting two officers during a traffic stop in Northern Virginia had a previous run in with police during a 2018 traffic stop. Officers pulled over 36-year-old Jamal Wali of Fairfax for speeding in the Greenbriar community Wednesday afternoon, according to Fairfax County police. When they approached him, Wali was hostile and combative…| NBC4 Washington