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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Law banning 'gay panic' defense tested as former Tech football player goes to trial in slaying
Reported by VPM News’ Whittney Evans
A former Virginia Tech football player is on trial this week for killing a 40-year-old male he met on Tinder who had presented as a woman online. The trial highlight’s Virginia’s new law barring the so-called “gay panic defense”.
Equitable transportation guidelines adopted by Richmond City Council
Reported by VPM News’ Connor Scribner
For decades, infrastructure projects in Richmond have prioritized cars over other forms of transportation. Earlier this week, city council approved guidelines intended to change that.
In Other News:
Walmart to expand drone deliveries across six states - Axios
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library to consider name change after prompting by descendants group - The Daily Progress
Student entering VSU in the fall gets a full ride, in 'shock' of the outcome – The Progress-Daily
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