Family members, lawyers, and friends urge court to consider Whitaker’s cooperation, character, and personal circumstances as he seeks probation or a reduced prison term. 

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Joanie Phillip, a 6th grade teacher at Ricardo Richards Elementary School, has been named the Virgin Islands State Teacher of the Year.

Lavelle Campbell II alleges former officer Alisha Sommersall took gold chain during arrest and failed to record it in intake inventory.

David Whitaker is asking a federal judge for a non-custodial sentence, while prosecutors argue his repeated fraud and bribery conduct warrants incarceration. 

Chief Judge Robert Molloy dismisses suit with prejudice that alleged sex-based pay discrimination against Genevieve Whitaker when she was deputy supervisor of elections. 

Martinez argues presentence report miscalculates actual harm, wrongly applies sentencing enhancements, and has produced an unprecedented guidelines range. 

Ida Smith, an aspirant for delegate to Congress, argues Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes unlawfully demanded documents proving her St. John residency.