Anti-Gang Program Gets Permanent Funds
March 18, 2008 | Virginia News
Attorney General Bob McDonnell says he's determined to stop gangs, and that means a temporary effort is now going to be permanent.
McDonnell unveiled an anti-gang initiative back in August 2006. A key part of the plan was to create a multi-jurisdiction grand jury. Phil Figura was sworn in as special counsel to lead the grand jury and prosecute gang-related crimes. But the federal grant to support the initiative was set to expire in July. Now the Attorney General's Office has found a way to make the initiative permanent.
