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Latisha Warren had claimed self-defense in the killing of Darnell Phillips. But after a hung jury last year, she made a deal to plead to a lesser charge and faces up to 10 years in prison.
Despite the excitement, results were expected to be slow in coming. The state's elections chief said, “It’s a unique year. I think we should be prepared for a unique night and a unique week.”
Norfolk judges balked when the city's elected prosecutor decided to routinely dismiss misdemeanor marijuana cases. Now state lawmakers have taken that authority away from judges.
Lisa Lucas-Burke had been accused of violating a rarely enforced city charter provision. A judge said the charges weren't sought in the way the law requires.