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Love Family Releases Statement
Last Updated: 7:40 PM 02/22/12 - Moments after a jury recommended George Huguely serve 26 years in jail for the death of ex-girlfriend Yeardley Love, the Love family released a statement to the media. -
Jury Recommends 26-year Sentence for Huguely
Last Updated: 8:20 AM 02/23/12 - After two hours of deliberations, the jury has recommended that George Huguely serve 26 years in jail for the death of ex-girlfriend Yeardley Love.
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Huguely Charged with Second-Degree Murder in UVA Murder Trial
Last Updated: 7:31 PM 02/22/12 - George Huguely found guilty of second-degree murder and grand larceny. The sentence deliberation is underway with the Jury.
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Jurors get Murder Case of Former UVA Lacrosse Player
Last Updated: 9:55 AM 02/22/12 - Less than 90 minutes into their deliberations, jurors in the murder trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player had a question for the judge.
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Jury Gathers to Decide Huguely's Fate
Last Updated: 6:26 AM 02/22/12 - After a three day break, the jurors will begin deliberating George Huguely's fate Wednesday morning. Twelve men and women will decide whether Huguely killed Yeardley Love, and if it was a tragic accident, like his lawyers argued, or an intentional murder.
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After Closing Arguments, Jury to Start Deliberations Wednesday
Last Updated: 7:36 AM 02/20/12 - The jury has decided to spend Saturday night at home, choosing to begin deliberations in the George Huguely murder trial Wednesday morning at 9 a.m.
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Both Sides Rest; Huguely Case Will Soon Be in Jury's Hands
Last Updated: 7:32 AM 02/20/12 - Both the prosecution and defense have rested their cases in the George Huguely murder trial. The jury could begin deliberations later Saturday afternoon.
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Huguely Trial Resumes Without Co-Defense Attorney
Last Updated: 7:19 AM 02/17/12 - The George Huguely murder trial resumes Friday morning after an unexpected illness to co-defense attorney Rhonda Quagliana postponed court on Thursday. So far, the defense has called just two of its witnesses.
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Witness at U.Va. Lax Trial Tells of Brain Injuries
Last Updated: 12:14 PM 02/16/12 - A witness in the murder trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player has testified his ex-girlfriend suffered brain injuries as a result of blunt force trauma.
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Illness Delays Day 9 of Huguely Trial
Last Updated: 8:34 AM 02/16/12 - An ailing defense attorney has delayed the start of Day 9 of the George Huguely murder trial in Charlottesville. Testimony is expected to resume at 12:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Defense Begins in Virginia Lacrosse Slaying
Last Updated: 7:16 AM 02/16/12 - With the prosecution resting, attorneys for a former University of Virginia lacrosse player are returning to a Charlottesville courtroom to defend him against charges he killed his ex-girlfriend.
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Teammate: Ex-U.Va. Lax Player 's Mood Shifted
Last Updated: 11:57 AM 02/15/12 - A teammate of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player on trial for murder has testified the defendant's mood swiftly changed the night his ex-girlfriend was found slain, and he had a "blank stare" on his face.
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Prosecution Rests in Va. Lacrosse Murder Trial
Last Updated: 11:43 AM 02/15/12 - The prosecution has rested in the trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of first-degree murder in the slaying of his ex-girlfriend.
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Huguely Trial: Defense Prepares to Make its Case
Last Updated: 7:29 AM 02/15/12 - The prosecution is expected to rest its case Wednesday in the George Huguely murder trial. Huguely faces six charges, including first degree murder, in the death of Yeardley Love, but the defense will try to change those charges.
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Murder Trial of Former U.Va. Lax Player Resumes
Last Updated: 7:12 AM 02/14/12 - The prosecution is heading back to a Charlottesville courtroom to continue its case against a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend.
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Coroner Testifies at UVa Lacrosse Player's Murder Trial
Last Updated: 1:56 PM 02/13/12 - A forensic pathologist has testified at the murder trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player, describing potentially lethal injuries and signs of smothering to his ex-girlfriend.
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Huguely Trial Enters Week 2
Last Updated: 9:46 AM 02/13/12 - As the George Huguely murder trial enters its second week, legal experts say Monday could be the longest day in court to date.
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Huguely Murder Trial: Police Interrogation Video Played in Court
Last Updated: 11:15 AM 02/10/12 - More evidence was revealed today in the George Huguely murder trial. Jurors heard from George Huguely himself when the prosecution played a taped statement he made to police after his arrest.
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Huguely Murder Trial: Key Evidence to Come
Last Updated: 7:41 AM 02/10/12 - More evidence is set to be revealed today in the George Huguely murder trial. Jurors will also hear from George Huguely himself, in a taped statement he made to police after his arrest.
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Romantic Rival Testifies at U.Va. Murder Trial
Last Updated: 3:12 PM 02/09/12 - The romantic rival of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend says he saw the defendant with his arm around her neck months before her death.
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Officer Describes Beaten, Bruised Lacrosse Player
Last Updated: 9:56 AM 02/09/12 - The first officer to arrive at the apartment of a slain University of Virginia lacrosse player says he thought he was responding to an alcohol overdose but quickly discovered the woman had been bruised and bloodied.
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George Huguely Murder Trial: Prosecutors Set the Scene
Last Updated: 7:34 AM 02/09/12 - Legal experts expect more witnesses will take the stand Thursday in the George Huguely murder trial. Prosecutors are expected to use photographs and other evidence to paint a picture of what happened in Yeardley Love's bedroom the night she died.
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Fights Detailed at Start of Lacrosse Player Trial
Last Updated: 1:00 PM 02/08/12 - A former University of Virginia lacrosse player and the ex-girlfriend he is accused of killing had fights often and traded angry emails in the months before her death.
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Jury Selected for George Huguely Murder Trial
Last Updated: 8:35 AM 02/08/12 - After more than 20 hours in court, a jury has been selected for the George Huguely murder trial. Seven men and seven women will serve on the 14-person jury. Two will be alternates.
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Jury Pool Narrows in Ex-UVa Lacrosse Player Case
Last Updated: 3:53 AM 02/08/12 - Attorneys have narrowed their pool of potential jurors in the trial of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend.
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George Huguely Murder Trial Continues to Day 2 of Jury Selection
Last Updated: 12:29 PM 02/07/12 - Day two of the George Huguely murder trial resumed Tuesday morning with more jury selection. Lawyers are working to narrow the jury pool of more than 150 people down to 12 jurors and three alternates.
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Murder Trial for Ex-U.Va. Lacrosse Player Begins
Last Updated: 2:36 PM 02/06/12 - Jury selection is under way in the trial of a University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, a player on the women's lacrosse team.
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Documents in Love Murder Case Will be Unsealed
Last Updated: 1:43 PM 02/06/12 - More information about the Yeardley Love homicide investigation and the case against suspect George Huguely could soon be revealed.
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VA Panel Begins Study of Protective Orders
Last Updated: 1:43 PM 02/06/12 - A state panel has begun a study of how to revise Virginia's laws dealing with protective orders.
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Fund Established to Build Field in Honor of Slain UVA Lacrosse Player
Last Updated: 1:25 PM 02/06/12 - The family of Yeardley Love has established a fund to build a turf field at the high school where she played lacrosse.
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Search Warrants in Case of UVA Lacrosse Player's Death to Remain Sealed
Last Updated: 1:25 PM 02/06/12 - Judge Cheryl Higgins ruled Wednesday in Albemarle Circuit Court that the search warrants in the George Huguely case will remain sealed.
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Officials Push for Off-Campus Arrest Notifications After UVA Murder
Last Updated: 1:24 PM 02/06/12 - University officials are pushing for better notification of off-campus arrests following the death of a student-athlete in Virginia, but public safety authorities say doing so would be costly and difficult to enforce.
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Cavaliers Advance to NCAA Men's Lacrosse Final Four
Last Updated: 1:24 PM 02/06/12 - Chris Bocklet scored three goals and set up two others to lead top-seeded Virginia past upset-minded Stony Brook 10-9 Sunday in the NCAA lacrosse quarterfinals.
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Emotional Season Ends for UVA Women's Lacrosse
Last Updated: 1:23 PM 02/06/12 - A season filled with grief has ended for Virginia's women's lacrosse team.
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Love Given Posthumous Degree at UVA Commencement
Last Updated: 1:23 PM 02/06/12 - A moment of silence was held at the University of Virginia's commencement ceremonies and a slain women's lacrosse player was given a posthumous degree.
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UVA Women's Lacrosse Travels to Carolina for Quarterfinals
Last Updated: 1:22 PM 02/06/12 - Virginia's emotion-filled women's lacrosse team is facing another first.
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Asking Why Records Sealed in Lacrosse Player's Murder Case
Last Updated: 1:21 PM 02/06/12 - Three media companies want to know why they're not being allowed to see public records connected to Yeardley Love's murder.
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Virginia Women's Lacrosse Earns Emotional Win
Last Updated: 1:21 PM 02/06/12 - With memories of its slain teammate everywhere, the Virginia women's lacrosse team played for the first time since the death of Yeardley Love.
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Virginia Men's Lacrosse Coasts in Return to Field
Last Updated: 1:20 PM 02/06/12 - Playing for the first time since a teammate was charged with murder, Virginia dominated Mount St. Mary's 18-4 Saturday night in the NCAA men's lacrosse tournament.
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UVA President Meets with State Governor
Last Updated: 1:19 PM 02/06/12 - The University of Virginia is working to close a legal gap school officials say could prevent crimes similar to the one allegedly involving former student George Huguely.
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McDonnell, Casteen Discuss Changes After Lacrosse Player Slaying
Last Updated: 1:18 PM 02/06/12 - University of Virginia President John Casteen met with Gov. Bob McDonnell Tuesday to discuss ways universities across the Commonwealth can be notified about students' run-ins with police.
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Huguely's Mother Praises Love
Last Updated: 1:18 PM 02/06/12 - The mother of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player charged with killing a member of the women's team describes the victim as a "sweet wonderful young woman with a limitless future."
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JMU Interested in Changes to Student Criminal Record Information
Last Updated: 1:17 PM 02/06/12 - Gov. Bob McDonnell is meeting with University of Virginia President John Casteen Tuesday to discuss changes in how information about off-campus criminal activity is given to schools and universities.
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UVA Women's Lacrosse Coach: Team Emphatic About Playing
Last Updated: 1:16 PM 02/06/12 - Virginia women's lacrosse coach Julie Myers says her team was emphatic in its desire to continue the season after a teammate was found slain last week.
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Virginia Lax Teams Face Challenge of Focusing on NCAAs
Last Updated: 1:16 PM 02/06/12 - The Virginia men's lacrosse team has been given the top seed in the NCAA tournament and will host Mount St. Mary's Saturday night.
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Mourners Attend Yeardley Love's Funeral
Last Updated: 1:15 PM 02/06/12 - The life of Yeardley Love was celebrated with song and tears at a funeral service for the slain University of Virginia women's lacrosse player.
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Viewing Held for Slain UVA Lacrosse Player
Last Updated: 1:06 PM 02/06/12 - Dozens of people have gathered at a funeral home for the viewing of Yeardley Love, a University of Virginia lacrosse player who was slain earlier this week.
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Probing Reports of Earlier Altercations in Lacrosse Player's Death
Last Updated: 1:06 PM 02/06/12 - Charlottesville police are investigating reports that a slain University of Virginia lacrosse player and a player charged in her death had been involved in previous altercations.
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Lacrosse Player's Death Raises Issue of Dating Violence
Last Updated: 1:05 PM 02/06/12 - New information is coming out about the nature of George Huguely and Yeardley Love's relationship in the months leading up to her alleged murder.
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Memorial Funds Established in Yeardley Love's Name
Last Updated: 1:04 PM 02/06/12 - Relatives of slain University of Virginia lacrosse player Yeardley Love have established two memorial funds in her name.
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George Huguely/Yeardley Love Timeline
May 3, 2010 – Yeardley Love found dead in her apartment in Charlottesville.
May 4, 2010 – George Huguely arrested for murder in Charlottesville.
May 5, 2010 – Search warrant describes crime scene in Love's apartment as “gruesome.”
May 6, 2010 – Search finds letter to Love and blood-stained shirt in Huguely's apartment.
May 6, 2010 – Search finds letter to Love and blood-stained shirt in Huguely's apartment.
May 6, 2010 – Vigil held to remember Yeardley Love at UVA.
May 10, 2010 – Funeral held for Yeardley Love.
May 12, 2010 – Gov. McDonnell and UVA's President meet to discuss ways to prevent further incidences like Yeardley Love's death.
May 23, 2010 – Yeardley Love is given a posthumous degree at UVA commencement.
July 7, 2010 – Medical examiner declares Love's cause of death as blunt force trauma.
Aug. 18, 2010 – Documents show that Yeardley Love and George Huguely quarreled before her death.
Aug. 24, 2010 – New rules go into effect at UVA to keep students safe on campus, like requiring students to report previous arrests and more campus resources for reporting domestic violence. It becomes an honor code violation if you do not report a previous arrest to the university.
Sept. 24, 2010 – UVA holds Day of Dialogue to address campus safety and violence prevention.
Jan. 8, 2011 – Additional charges filed against George Huguely, including felony murder, larceny and burglary.
April 12, 2011 – George Huguely is in court for a preliminary hearing almost one year after Yeardley Love's death.
April 19, 2011 – George Huguely indicted on six counts by a Grand Jury in Charlottesville. One of the charges is first degree murder.
May 31, 2011 – Gov. Bob McDonnell says better communication between police and the University of Virginia may have averted Yeardley Love's death.
Oct. 25, 2011 – George Huguely's lawyers seek Love's medical records.
Nov. 7, 2011 – Judge grants private viewing of Love's medical records for George Huguely's lawyers.



