Fairfax County's top prosecutor, Steve Descano, is scheduled to testify before a congressional subcommittee regarding allegations of bias against undocumented defendants. The Department of Justice opened a civil rights investigation into the prosecutor's office focusing on plea bargaining, charging decisions, and sentencing policies. The testimony will address concerns about potential discriminatory practices within the office.
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Media Coverage · May 14, 2026
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Fairfax prosecutor to testify Thursday over alleged bias
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Fairfax prosecutor to testify Thursday over alleged bias toward undocumented immigrants WASHINGTON - On Thursday, Fairfax County's top prosecutor, Steve Descano, is slated to testify before a congressional subcommittee over his office's alleged bias involving defendants who are in the country illegally. Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a civil rights investigation into the office of Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney last week, focusing on its plea bargaining, charging decisions and sentencing poli
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Fairfax prosecutor to testify Thursday over alleged bias toward undocumented immigrants WASHINGTON - On Thursday, Fairfax County's top prosecutor, Steve Descano, is slated to testify before a congressional subcommittee over …
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