A Fairfax County Circuit Court judge granted a motion Friday to push back Brendan Banfield's murder trial until October 2025.
Michael O'Connell is a Field Editor at various publications, including the National Catholic Reporter and CDC Gaming Reports. He covers a diverse range of themes, with a focus on crime and justice, particularly white-collar crime, as well as regional interest and world news across North America and Latin America. His work has been featured in outlets such as Worthing Herald, BioRxiv, Current: News for Public Media, and Patch.com.