School Board vs Prosecutors Over Swiney Case | Charlottesville News

A tense standoff erupts between Albemarle County School Division and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office over how allegations against former staffer Michael Swiney were handled — with Deputy Prosecutor Lawton Tufts calling the school’s Title IX report unreliable, prompting backlash from School Board President Dr. Rebecca Berlin. Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley sides with Tufts, accusing the school board of rushing to publicize their concerns before he could fully respond — especially since releasing the external report just before Swiney’s bond hearing put Tufts in a difficult position. Hingeley defends the prosecution’s stance, arguing that the police investigation, not the school’s internal review, led to the indictment, and that prosecutors have a duty to protect the community — while questioning the school division’s transparency and timing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca98b08d49a72291