‘Ban the box:’ Felons arrested for not coming clean on voter registration


Gregory Briehl, 61, Stephen Hales, 60, and Margaret Witt, 71, are the only people who have been charged in Albemarle under a 2012 law that ups the penalties for felons who attempt to register to vote without restoration of rights. Submitted photo from Briehl, mugshots from Albemarle County Police Department

Support C-VILLE Weekly

C-VILLE Weekly is Charlottesville’s leading newspaper. Founded in 1989, it’s been the area’s local source for informative (and informed) stories in news, arts, and living for more than 26 years.

UP NEXT


The Downtown Mall

After five decades of growth and change, the Mall survives

Conflicting accounts

Officials and observers disagree on what happened May 4 and what to do next

In brief

UVA students walk out on university president, a budget compromise, and more

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

The Downtown Mall

After five decades of growth and change, the Mall survives

Conflicting accounts

Officials and observers disagree on what happened May 4 and what to do next

In brief

UVA students walk out on university president, a budget compromise, and more