Richmond officials say the $5.8M bill for a wrongful conviction was a surprise. But the city slow-walked a response for months
In a fourth email to the mayor’s office on June 23, Grimm's lawyers stressed that “July 1 is quickly approaching.”
City Government
Council, RRHA split over who has the power to approve Gilpin redevelopment agreement
RRHA CEO Steven Nesmith signed that agreement with developer HRI Communities on May 20.
How Richmond ended up with a $5.8M bill for a decades-old wrongful conviction
City officials have not yet said if they intend to make the payment to Marvin Grimm, whose wrongful incarceration for a 1976 conviction is the longest in Virginia history.
Council OKs new restrictions on vape shops, tougher rules on city residency
The restrictions will prevent new tobacco and hemp retailers from opening in most of the city.
Youngkin blasts Richmond over city’s failure to pay $5.8M to wrongfully convicted man
If the city does not pay Grimm by Aug. 15, the governor said he will withhold state funding from Richmond.
Richmond hires new finance director from Virginia Beach
A Richmond native, Shelton spent 19 years working for the city.
Landlords, realtors ask Council for more targeted rental inspection program
They cited worries that a broader approach could inadvertently harm well-meaning landlords and surrounding neighborhoods.
