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Va. A.G. Miyares: Ceasefire Virginia Sees Success in Getting Violent, Repeat Criminals Off Streets
October 18, 2024
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024:

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68 Violent Repeat Offenders Convicted; Over 470 Years of Total Prison Time

Ceasefire Cities Responsible for 66.4% of Reduction in Murder Rate; 40.1% Reduction in All Violent Crime

Virginia Murder Rate Down 30% Statewide From Previous Year; Violent Crime Down 11%

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Attorney General Ja . . .

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