by Kerry Dougherty

Whoa!

Jay Jones is in deep trouble.

Just when the Dems’ attorney general nominee was hoping the daily headlines about his scandals might abate, he’s back in the news.

And it’s worse than ever.

According to Nick Minock, reporting for ABC News, Elliott Bondurant, a courageous New Kent County Circuit Court Judge — unafraid of Virginia’s powerful Dem machine — appointed a special prosecutor to get to the bottom of Jones’ sweetheart reckless driving deal.

Specifically, the investigation will center on how Jones cleared his 1,000 hours of community service, which allowed him to avoid possible jail time.

This arises out of his January 2022 arrest for flying along I-64 at 116 mph at 1 a.m. After numerous delays, his case was resolved with a guilty plea in 2024 after he supposedly performed 1,000 hours of “community service.” Half of those hours involved “work” at his own political action committee.

Unlike offenders with similar charges, Jones neither lost his driving privileges nor went to jail. Or even had a suspended jail sentence.

This case reeks. Jones is a member of a prominent Norfolk family. Apparently it’s good to have connections. Continue reading.