Mother Seeks Prosecutor's Removal After Daughter's Murder
Larry O'Connor > Video
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano is under scrutiny for his handling of cases involving violent offenders and illegal immigrants. Sean Kennedy from Virginia's Virginians for Safe Communities discusses two recent cases highlighting the problematic decisions made by Descano's office. In one case, an 18-year-old who groped multiple high school girls was charged with a misdemeanor instead of sexual battery, receiving a lenient sentence and subsequently deported. In another case, a killer who admitted to his crimes was released on an insanity plea, underscoring the systemic issues within the prosecutor's office. Descano's approach, rooted in prison abolitionism, has led to numerous investigations and criticism from both sides of the political spectrum. Kennedy argues that these failures in justice not only endanger the community but also highlight the limited recourse available to victims when local prosecutors refuse to act.
