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Youngkin Orders Criminal Investigation Into Alleged Abortion Funding in Virginia Schools

By The Liberty Tribune Staff

Published: 9/12/2025 · Updated: 9/12/2025 · 5 min read

Governor Glenn has initiated a allegations that public school staff Fairfax County facilitated and.

What's happening

Youngkin Orders Criminal Investigation Into Alleged Abortion Funding in Virginia Schools — The 80th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials serves as a critical reminder of the horrors associated with unchecked human experimentation during World War II. This milestone highlights the atrocities that led to the establishment of the 1947 Nuremberg Code, a foundational document in medical ethics that emphasizes informed consent, minimal risk, and the prohibition of exploiting vulnerable human beings. The code prioritizes the safety of all human subjects over any perceived societal benefits. Explainer Amid Review Of Deadly Abortion Drug, FDA Greenlights Copycat However, a significant flaw in U.S. regulations warrants attention: the outdated definitions in 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 46, which governs the protection of human subjects in research funded or conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Critics argue that it is time to align this decades-old law with current scientific understanding of human embryology. While 45 CFR 46 offers baseline protections and additional safeguards for vulnerable populations, it contains misleading definitions regarding fundamental terms related to human development. For instance, the regulation defines a "fetus" as the "product of conception from implantation until delivery" and "pregnancy" as the time from implantation until delivery. Notably, it fails to define the term "embryo," which is critical since the embryonic period is when all major organs and body systems begin to form. Experts in human embryology assert that the first stage of human development begins at fertilization, not implantation. As the Virginia midterm elections approach, Democratic leaders are under scrutiny for their handling of political violence and rhetoric.

What's at stake

Eugene Vindman joined fellow Virginia Democrats in condemning political violence following the assassination of conservative figure Charlie Kirk. "The rise in political violence … is disturbing and unacceptable," Vindman stated, emphasizing the need for respectful political discourse. Explainer Virginia AG Candidate Jay Jones Faces Scrutiny Over Violent Texts However, Vindman later re-endorsed , a Democratic candidate for attorney general, despite Jones' past texts that suggested violent fantasies against a Republican politician. Vindman urged voters to support Democrats, stating, "It’s time for our Commonwealth to send a message that we’re tired of Republican chaos." elected Jones, along with other liberal candidates, despite the controversy surrounding his rhetoric. Vindman, who has been a prominent figure in Democratic fundraising, faces criticism for endorsing a candidate with a history of violent language. In New Hampshire, the Democratic primary has also seen contentious rhetoric. Maura Sullivan, a candidate in the open 1st race, was photographed with a sign that included the phrase "86 47," a reference interpreted as a call for violence against former President Trump. Sullivan's campaign asserted that she does not support violence in politics, but New Hampshire Republicans expressed concern over her associations. Doctors, such as Margaret Carpenter from New York, have utilized shield laws to mail chemical abortion drugs to women in states where these drugs are illegal.

The subversion of shield laws has gained attention since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, raising concerns that these protections could extend to other controversial practices, including assisted suicide. Explainer Amid Review Of Deadly Abortion Drug, FDA Greenlights Copycat By prescribing chemical to women in states where they are not licensed, these doctors are operating outside their legal scope and violating established medical ethics, as well as the sovereignty of pro-life states. The landscape of bioethical laws in the United States is varied, with the American Medical Association largely opposing physician- . However, the practice is legal in 11 states and Washington, D.C. In New York, the “Medical Aid in Dying Act” is pending on Governor Kathy Hochul's desk. Shield laws, originally designed to protect journalists, now shield abortion providers from criminal and civil liability by preventing state law enforcement from assisting in investigations related to abortion restrictions in other states. This legal framework makes arrests, extradition, and evidence sharing nearly impossible in cases involving abortion. Currently, 22 states and Washington, D.C., have enacted shield laws that protect doctors providing abortions to women from other states, with eight of those states explicitly allowing mail-order prescriptions. What to watch next is whether new filings, agency actions, votes, or court decisions change the timeline—and how officials respond in the weeks ahead.

Why it matters

The coverage highlights: New Law Lets Texans Sue Abortion Drug Traffickers. The coverage highlights: 80 Years After Nuremberg Trials, Doctors Still Commit Atrocities. The coverage highlights: Documents Reveal Allegations Against Letitia James in Mortgage Fraud Case. The coverage highlights: Democrats Face Scrutiny Over Political Rhetoric Ahead of Midterms. The coverage highlights: Tennessee Teacher Reinstated After Controversial Social Media Post. The coverage highlights: Prepare For Doctors To Smuggle Suicide Drugs Into Red States.

Key facts & context

2025-12-04: New Law Lets Texans Sue Abortion Drug Traffickers. 2025-11-28: 80 Years After Nuremberg Trials, Doctors Still Commit Atrocities. 2025-11-21: Documents Reveal Allegations Against Letitia James in Mortgage Fraud Case. 2025-11-20: Democrats Face Scrutiny Over Political Rhetoric Ahead of Midterms. 2025-11-17: Tennessee Teacher Reinstated After Controversial Social Media Post. 2025-11-14: Prepare For Doctors To Smuggle Suicide Drugs Into Red States. 2025-11-10: Dem Sweep In VA Endangers Millions Of Unborn, School-Age Girls. 2025-11-04: Exclusive: The MD School District That Lost At SCOTUS Is Still Pushing Trans Propaganda. 2025-10-31: Decline of Male Teachers in Elementary Education Raises Concerns. 2025-08-21: Could Parental Rights Decide Virginia's 2025 Gubernatorial Race?.

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