Self-represented Norfolk woman sentenced to prison for felony assault

Norfolk judge asks attorneys to explain who has authority over misdemeanor case

A feud between Norfolk city leaders and Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi was on display in court this week as attorneys argued who has authority to handle several cases.  At least one case was delayed until July as City Attorney Bernard Pishko and Fatehi laid claim. Last week, Fatehi forbid Pishko’s office from prosecuting all Norfolk Circuit Court misdemeanor cases. Fatehi made the decision after Norfolk City Council members — unhappy with …

Self-represented Norfolk woman sentenced to prison for felony assault

MADISON — A pro-se defendant convicted of assault stemming from a cutting in August will spend at least the next 45 months in prison.