SPECIAL REPORT
EQ | EQUITAS TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS OF VT 04.16.07
EQ - On April 16, 2007, in Blacksburg, Virginia (U.S.), 32 lives succumbed to
domestic terrorism provoked by an individual whose lethal acts --
suffered upon students and Faculty members of the Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University -- have put into question the
effectiveness of Emergency Preparedness plans previously adopted by
U.S. Federal and State legislatures. EQUITAS provides a legal analysis covering legislative and executive events leading up to the Virginia Tech massacre and exposes campus security measures ineffective in countering lethal acts involving terrorism and mass casualties.
FINAL REPORT - EQVTLRv6 (April 16, 2010)
LATEST NEWS:
- 2011.03.29 | Virginia Tech fined $55,000 for Clery Act violations
Virginia Tech will be fined $55,000 for waiting too long to provide timely warnings about a shooter on the loose during a 2007 rampage in which 32 people died, the U.S. Department of Education said Tuesday. Virginia Tech officials said they will appeal. See also: DOE Fine Letter
- 2011.03.04 | Virginia Tech (April 16, 2007) nine-day Jury trial set for September 26, 2011
Franklin County Circuit Court Judge William Alexander on Friday overruled a defense motion asking that two trials be held to determine if university officials were grossly negligent in handling the response to the April 16, 2007, shootings. Defense attorneys argued Friday that claims against counseling staff and top Tech administrators should be held in separate trials. But Alexander ruled that all the matters would be decided by one jury. A nine-day jury trial is scheduled to begin on Sept. 26, 2011, at Montgomery County Circuit Court.
Further reading:
- EQUITAS documents Virginia Tech blunders
David S. Cariens served in the CIA for 31 years before retiring in 1997 (Bio). His writings comprise investigative analysis of events surrounding both Appalachian School of Law and Virginia Tech shootings. The mother of his grandchild was killed in the former incident by another student (see also: A Question of Accountability: The Murder of Angela Dales).
- EQ Virginia Tech Legal Report reveals potential domestic terrorism connection, highlights negligence
Vincent J. Bove, certified Law Enforcement Instructor and U.S. Department of Justice certified Community Anti-Terrorism Awareness Trainer (Bio) provides investigative analysis of events surrounding the Virginia Tech massacre and discusses lessons learned from the shootings (see also: Listen To Their Cries).
- Pryde and Peterson families granted lawsuit against Virginia Tech
Julia Pryde and Erin Peterson families allege enough facts about gross negligence by the university, president Charles Steger and former executive vice president James Hyatt to allow a case against them to proceed, Judge William H. Alexander II ruled. For access to current case details, log in through the Case management system for circuit courts in Virginia website (select Montgomery County Circuit and press the Begin button) then, select the relevant Division (choose Civil) and, via the Case Number input box, type in case number CL09005525-00 (for Peterson file) or CL09005526-00 (for Pryde file). Press the adjacent Case Number Inquiry button to activate this type of search. Remember to log off before permanently exiting page.
- Clery Act Reports - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
U.S. Department of Education Final Program Review Determination reports covering Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) Clery Act violations.
- Virginia Tech Shootings
Richmond-Times Dispatch updated Special Report on Virginia Tech 04.16.07. [Multimedia]
- Virginia Tech Massacre
Wikipedia provides a timeline of events surrounding the Virginia Tech massacre.
- Virginia Tech Victims List
The New York Times
comprehensive list of names, pictures and biographies of the deceased
including comments provided by friends. [Multimedia]
- We Will Always Remember
April 16th Victims Voice website provided by victims' families consolidating facts and updated timeline pertaining to events surrounding the Virginia Tech massacre.
- Virginia Tech - We Remember
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) website dedicated to 04.16.07.
- Virginia Tech Review Panel
Virginia Tech Review Panel provides an incident review of VT 04.16.07, including a review of educational laws, policies and
institutions, the public safety and health care procedures and
responses, and the mental health delivery system.
- Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention
CPSVP is a Virginia Tech student-centered cross-disciplinary undertaking that builds on the academic, cultural, and security initiatives that evolved within the Virginia Tech community after the tragedy of April 16, 2007. Jerzy Nowak, whose wife Jocelyne Couture-Nowak died alongside her students on the fatal morning of April 16, 2007, is Head of the CPSVP.
- 32 Bells
The Roanoke Times presents 32 Bells, a poignant Tribute based on the Balloon Memorial Ceremony dedicated to the Fallen Hokies. [Multimedia]
- Virginia Tech Campus Webcam
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) offers live video streams of Memorial Hokie Stones and drill field
(current view from Main Eggleston webcam). Refresh page for
reactivation of video stream if connection is lost.
- Security On Campus, Inc
SOC dedicates itself to the prevention of criminal violence at colleges and
universities nationwide through educational, awareness, and policy
initiatives.
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