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BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS: Virginia Democrats' 'Social Justice' Law Let ODU Terrorist Roam Free

Gary FranchiMarch 16, 2026198 views
BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS: Virginia Democrats' 'Social Justice' Law Let ODU Terrorist Roam Free
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The blood of Lt. Col. Brandon Shah is on the hands of every Virginia Democrat who voted for the state's disastrous 'social justice' criminal reform laws that kept terrorist Mohamed Bailor Jalloh walking free instead of locked up where he belonged.

Jalloh, 36, stormed into an Old Dominion University ROTC classroom last Thursday screaming 'Allahu Akbar!' before opening fire and murdering Shah, a decorated military instructor who was teaching the next generation of American patriots. The terrorist met his deserved end when heroic cadets fought back and took him down.

Now we're learning the sickening truth: this attack could have been prevented if Virginia's Democrat-controlled legislature hadn't spent years dismantling our criminal justice system in the name of 'equity' and 'social justice.'

Democrats Created This Monster

Governor Abigail Spanberger – the same Democrat who rode into office promising to 'reform' Virginia's 'racist' justice system – had the audacity to post on X wondering why Jalloh was free to terrorize students that day. The answer is simple: HER PARTY'S POLICIES put him there.

Virginia Democrats have spent years passing law after law making it easier for dangerous criminals to avoid jail time, get early releases, and slip through the cracks of our justice system. They call it 'criminal justice reform.' We call it what it is: a recipe for disaster that puts law-abiding Americans in the crosshairs of predators and terrorists.

'These so-called reforms have turned our communities into hunting grounds for the very worst elements of society. Lt. Col. Shah paid the ultimate price for Democrats' virtue signaling.'

While Spanberger tweets her fake concern, a hero lies dead and American military families mourn. This is what happens when Democrats prioritize the 'rights' of criminals over the safety of patriots.

How many more Lt. Col. Shahs must die before Virginia voters wake up and vote these enablers out of office? The next terrorist attack is already being planned – and thanks to Democrats, the perpetrator is probably walking free right now.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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CommonSenseConservativeVerified1 hours ago
Tragic but not surprising. When you treat criminals like victims, this is what happens.
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LawAndOrder2024Verifiedjust now
When will people learn that 'social justice' reforms just enable criminals? This was completely preventable.
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AngryTaxpayerVerifiedjust now
Elections have consequences! Every Virginia Democrat who supported these dangerous policies should be voted out immediately.
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BackTheBlueVerifiedjust now
The police probably knew this guy was trouble but their hands were tied by these progressive policies. Meanwhile innocent people pay the price.
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ThinBlueLineVerifiedjust now
This is why we need to support our law enforcement and stop handcuffing them with woke legislation.
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PatriotMom67Verifiedjust now
This is exactly what happens when you prioritize virtue signaling over public safety. Virginia Democrats have blood on their hands and need to be held accountable.
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ConservativeVoterVerifiedjust now
Absolutely right. The families affected by this deserve justice and answers.
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VirginiaVoter88Verifiedjust now
What specific law are they referring to here? I want to know which politicians voted for this so I can vote them out in November.
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RichmondResidentVerifiedjust now
I live 20 minutes from ODU and this hits close to home. My daughter was considering this school but not anymore after seeing how they handle dangerous individuals.
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ConcernedDad22Verifiedjust now
Smart move. There are plenty of safer schools that actually protect their students.
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OldDominionAlumVerifiedjust now
As an ODU graduate this breaks my heart. The school I loved has been destroyed by leftist administrators who care more about optics than student safety.