Virginia AG Says Fairfax Prosecutor Committed 'Weaponized Incompetence'
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares released a 33‑page report accusing Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano of systemic failures and violations of public policy and victims’ rights. The report cites specific case handling (including a mall abduction and a jogger rape), alleges Brady and discovery violations, criticizes policies limiting enforcement of mandatory minimums and relaxing cash‑bail practices, and says Descano may have violated the state constitution.
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Virginia AG calls Dem prosecutor's actions 'weaponized incompetence' in scathing report
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- Virginia AG Jason Miyares released a 33‑page investigative report on Friday criticizing Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano.
- The report alleges repeated Brady and discovery violations, 'raw prosecutorial incompetence,' and possible violation of Article I Section 8A (victims' rights) of the Virginia constitution.
- It cites specific incidents including an alleged Fair Oaks Mall abduction by Caceres Jaldin and handling of a jogger rape on the W&OD Trail, and faults policies that limit enforcement of mandatory minimums and ease cash‑bail for recidivists.