Darcel Murphy and Team

Capital Murder Charges Dismissed

LOUISA — Douglas Ramseur, one of Murphy’s lawyers, said Thursday that Circuit…


Lee Portrait in Courtroom

Judge Grants Defense Motion to Remove Portrait of Robert E. Lee from Courtroom

LOUISA — Long before George Floyd died at the hands of Minneapolis police and…


Norfolk Capital Defender Photo

Faith, obligation shape work of local capital defender

NORFOLK — As the area's chief public defender in capital murder cases, Douglas…


Courtroom Photo with Paintings

Louisa judge hears defense lawyer’s argument for taking down Robert E. Lee courtroom portrait

LOUISA — A lawyer for an African-American man charged with capital murder in…


The Ram Law Firm Sketch from Courtroom

Matthew to be spared death penalty in Va. student murders

CHARLOTTESVILLE — Matthew did not speak in court at length, but his attorney,…