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Montgomery County Circuit Court

Coverage of Montgomery County Circuit Court in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 26 · 21:50 UTCMost recent: Jul 17 · 09:27 UTC
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John Rocovichperson1Abigail Spanbergerperson1Virginia Techorganization1Winsome Earle-Searsperson1Carl Tobiasperson1University of Richmondorganization1Virginia Public Access Projectorganization1Robert Simmsperson1Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Officeorganization1Rockvilleplace1Feathertree Wayplace1Montgomery County Fire and Rescueorganization1Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosivesorganization1Maryland State Police Forensic Laborganization1
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  • POLITICSJul 17 · 09:27 UTCVIRGINIA MERCURY
    Montgomery County court to decide if Spanberger’s removal of Virginia Tech board member was lawful

    A Montgomery County court will determine if Governor Abigail Spanberger's removal of John Rocovich from the Virginia Tech board was lawful. Rocovich filed a lawsuit challenging the removal, which Spanberger attributed to 'misconduct' without specifying details, while legal experts suggest the lawsuit may not succeed under state law allowing removal for misconduct.

  • CRIMEJun 26 · 21:50 UTCWTOP DC
    Rockville man sentenced after setting fire that trapped 4 people inside apartment

    Robert Simms, a 36-year-old Rockville man, was sentenced to 25 years in prison after setting a fire in an occupied Montgomery Village apartment in 2025, trapping four people inside. He pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder and three counts of reckless endangerment, with evidence including gasoline found at the scene and surveillance footage showing him carrying a red gasoline container.