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St. Thomas businessman and convicted felon Brett “Mac” McClafferty faces fraud charges, confirms plan to run for VI Senate despite a law barring felons from the office.

Judge tells former Public Works Commissioner Gustav James, who has announced a bid for governor, to file proof he properly served federal officials in civil lawsuit.

Prosecutors ask court to sanction Brett “Mac” McClafferty, citing alleged Facebook posts that violated pretrial release order barring discussion of criminal case.

Payne has begun intake at a Florida prison reception center after receiving a 25-year sentence for sexual battery on a minor as he appeals the conviction.

After years as an independent voice often critical of Democratic Party politics, Sarauw says party alignment will help her advocate more effectively in Washington.

Ryan Branch sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in killing of homeless veteran Milton Gordon; shelter operator says sentence too lenient.

Parochial schoolteacher says she was excluded from justice process as attempted assault case involving alleged tampering with skincare products moves toward dismissal.

VI Board of Elections reviews attorney general opinion limiting its role in primaries and seeks clarity on dual candidacy as Secretary Florine Audain-Hassell resigns.

Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett dismisses lawsuit over allegedly “unclear” legal bills from Duane Morris, which represented her in an Epstein-linked federal case.

Virgin Islands Board of Education raises concerns at emergency meeting over plans to relocate John H. Woodson students to Eulalie R. Rivera, territory-wide redistricting.