Virginian forgers can’t bear arms

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Court of Appeals found that a state statute barring firearm possession by persons convicted of forgery does not violate the Second Amendment. “Taking away the offender’s firearm rights is consistent with our nation’s tradition of disarming those persons who so severely violate established legal norms as to be deemed untrustworthy to possess firearms.”Read the ruling here.Subscribe to our free newslettersOur weekly newsletter Closing Arguments offers the latest about ongoing trials, major litigation and rulings in courthouses around the U.S. and the world, while the monthly Under the Lights dishes the legal dirt from Hollywood, sports, Big Tech and the arts.Additional Reads