Jay Jones Probe Lacks Prosecutor

Multiple Virginia prosecutors have recused themselves from probing Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones’s 2022 reckless-driving conviction, leaving the investigation without an assigned prosecutor. Jones was ticketed for driving 116 mph in a 70 mph zone, fined $1,500 and ordered to complete 1,000 hours of community service; he reported doing 500 hours for the NAACP and 500 for his political action committee, Meet Our Moment. The inquiry focuses on whether he legitimately completed the required hours and whether time credited to his PAC was appropriate given his full-time job and campaign activities. Kent County Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick initially recused himself and a judge approved appointing Williamsburg‑James City Commonwealth’s Attorney Nathan (Nate) Green as special prosecutor, but Green later asked to be removed. Republican Attorney General and Jones’s opponent Jason Miyares has publicized the probe and renewed calls for Jones to withdraw, also citing 2022 text messages in which Jones allegedly fantasized about violence toward a political opponent and their children.