2024 年 2 月 10 日,诺福克联邦首任黑人律师兼进步检察官格雷格·安德伍德 (Greg Underwood) 因癌症并发症去世,享年 68 岁。
On February 10, 2024, Greg Underwood, first Black Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney and progressive prosecutor, passed away at 68 due to cancer complications.
2024 年 2 月 10 日,前诺福克联邦检察官格雷格·安德伍德因癌症并发症去世,享年 68 岁。
On February 10, 2024, Greg Underwood, the former Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney, passed away at 68 due to cancer complications.
他是第一位担任该职位的黑人,并在诺福克实施渐进式起诉中发挥了重要作用。
He was the first Black man to hold the position and played a significant role in implementing progressive prosecution in Norfolk.
他的遗产包括拒绝对简单的持有大麻案件进行起诉、不寻求现金保释以及建立弗吉尼亚州第一个家庭司法中心。
His legacy includes declining prosecution for simple marijuana possession cases, not seeking cash bail, and establishing Virginia's first Family Justice Center.
社区将深深怀念安德伍德的贡献。
Underwood's contributions will be greatly missed by the community.