Smiths legislative website has been taken down except for a message that reads Senator Virgil Smith's office will continue to be open and available to assist constituents of the 4th Senate district. If you need any assistance, please call 517-373-7918 or email senvsmith@senate.michigan.gov."
Date: May 22, 2015
Category: U.S.
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Virgil Smith returns to court today on shooting charges
Recently, his website was replaced with the message: "Sen. Virgil Smith's office will continue to be open and available to assist constituents of the 4th Senate District. If you need any assistance, please call 517-373-7918 or e-mail senvsmith@senate.michigan.gov."
Date: May 22, 2015
Category: U.S.
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Michigan state senator awaits key hearing in assault case
The 35-year-old is the son of longtime state lawmaker and Wayne County judge Virgil Smith Jr. The senator faces charges including felonious assault, domestic violence and malicious destruction of personal property.
-- Michigan: State Sen. Virgil Smith (D) has been charged with four crimes in a weekend incident in which he fired a rifle at his ex-wife's Mercedes after she found him with another woman at his home. Smith's attorney said the ex-wife is "obviously the aggressor." Senate Democrats have removed Smith
Date: May 13, 2015
Category: U.S.
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Michigan Lawmaker Accused Of Assaulting Ex-Wife, Shooting At Her Car
State Sen. Virgil Smith (D) was charged with felonious assault, malicious destruction of personal property, domestic violence, assault and battery and the use of a firearm while committing a felony. The charges stem from an incident that took place Sunday at 1 a.m. According to the Wayne County Pros
Date: May 12, 2015
Category: U.S.
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Mich. state senator held in shooting at car at his home
The incident occurred after the ex-wife of state Sen. Virgil Smith Jr. pushed her way into the house and attempted to attack another woman who was in Smith's bed, according to police. Smith told police she threw a chair at the windows of his house and he shot at her car.
Date: May 12, 2015
Category: U.S.
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State Senator Virgil Smith Arraigned On Assault, Domestic Violence, Firearms ...
The Wayne County Prosecutors office charged 35-year-old Sen. Virgil Smith with felonious assault, felony firearm, domestic violence assault and battery, and malicious destruction of personal property $20,000 or more.
Date: May 12, 2015
Category: U.S.
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Senate approves 4 am closing time for downtown bars
In testimony earlier this year, state Sen. Virgil Smith, D-Detroit, said the expanded hours would make the bars more competitive and would promote a "safe environment," by either shutting down or regulating so-called "blind pigs," which now operate illegally after 2 a.m.