By: Jessica Larché
A Norfolk judge agreed Monday to expunge the criminal record of Messiah Johnson, who spent decades trying to prove his innocence in a 1997 armed robbery case that sent him to prison for 20 years.
Evening News Anchor and Investigative Reporter
Jessica Larche is an Evening News Anchor and Investigative Reporter at WTKR News 3. She focuses on themes of education, special education, and culture, with a particular emphasis on special needs advocacy. Jessica's work has also been featured in WTVR-TV and NewsBreak.
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Jessica Larche focuses on local news in Virginia, covering evolving stories with a strong emphasis on crime and government announcements. She also covers personal narratives related to family and relationships, often tying them into broader themes such as healthcare, education, and the military.
Pitch ideas to Jessica could include interviews or features with individuals involved in ongoing legal cases or criminal justice reform efforts within Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Newport News and wider Virginia. Additionally, consider offering experts who can provide insights into PTSD recovery for both victims of crimes and veterans given her coverage focus.
For topics like missing persons or events like Pride Month that she has covered infrequently but are still present in her articles list - pitch human interest angles tied to these subjects that have a direct relevance to the communities she serves.
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