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chris magnus, leslie knight

High-ranking African American cop comes to Magnus’ defense in discrimination trial

In their first full day presenting their defense, attorneys representing Police Chief Chris Magnus, former Deputy Chief Lori Ritter and the city of Richmond called to the stand an African American police captain who praised...
Irving Williams, a member of Greater Abundant Life Ministries church in Richmond, enjoys breakfast with nearly 50 local ministers, Police Chief Chris Magnus, and Councilmen Corky Booze and Nat Bates.

Councilmen host breakfast for local ministers

What do you get when you put 50 church ministers and two city councilmen in a room together for three hours? A few sermons, frequent choruses of “A-men!” and some lively discussion about how to...
Fred Jackson memorial

A North Richmond tribute to the man, the ‘Fred Jackson Way’

As one of the dozens of buoyant well-wishers put it Thursday night, these services didn’t have the feel of a funeral – there was too much joy in the room.
The dancing group MalFUNKtion got the first place at the Richmond’s Got Talent show. Photo by Veronica Moscoso.

Teens show their best at Richmond’s Got Talent Show

Teenage singers, dancers, a saxophone player and a band gave their best at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium last Friday during the Richmond’s Got Talent show.