Norfolk, VA – Ramin Fatehi, a proven reform prosecutor and Democrat for Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney, raised $62,895.07 in cash and in-kind donations in the first three months of 2021, significantly outraising the other candidates in the Democratic Primary. Fatehi has raised over $111,000 in total cash and in-kind donations so far. “I am humbled and...
Today Ramin Fatehi filed the paperwork necessary to qualify officially for the June 8, 2021, Democratic primary for Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney. In a drawing by lot, Ramin’s name was chosen to appear first on the ballot. “I am grateful to my campaign team who made it possible for us to reach this important milestone,” said...
Norfolk, VA – Ramin Fatehi, a proven reform prosecutor and Democrat for Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney, raised $49,271 in cash donations from more than 123 donors in the second half of 2020. More than half of Ramin’s donations were small-dollar donations (less than $100.00). Ramin outraised the entire field of candidates by nearly $40,000 in cash...
Today Ramin Fatehi joined community leaders, faith leaders, and his fellow citizens at a rally at Norfolk City Hall to call on the Virginia General Assembly to end the death penalty in Virginia. “Killing in the name of the state is not justice. Killing in the name of the state does not make us safer. ...
Today Ramin Fatehi joined the Governor of Virginia, Ralph Northam, Senators Scott A. Surovell and Joseph D. Morrissey, and leaders from around the Commonwealth for the ceremonial signing of the bill to end the jury penalty in Virginia. Ramin was the lead prosecutor lobbying on behalf of multiple Commonwealth’s Attorneys for this important change to...
Gov. Ralph Northam on Wednesday signed legislation requires judges to dismiss a charge if both the prosecution and defense agree. The bill was inspired by last year’s state Supreme Court case when the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney requested that the court compel local judges to dismiss misdemeanor marijuana cases. Judges typically grant prosecutors’ requests to drop or dismiss charges,...
Ramin Fatehi recently spoke with Cindy Cunningham at Blue Virginia, about the issue of jury sentencing in Virginia. Ending jury sentencing in Virginia is a critical reform as Cindy states, “The Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission (VCSC) provides to judges a range of recommended sentences for any particular offense, but a jury does not have access to...
Ramin Fatehi was interviewed by Cindy Cunningham of Blue Virginia about his recent announcement to run for Norfolk’s Commonwealth Attorney. One of the great advantages of being a prosecutor is that my client is justice. It’s the public interest. It’s ensuring that the fair thing happens, for victims, for people accused with crime, and for the public...
