Judge Dismisses One of Three Child Sex Crime Cases Against Former Prince George County Official
A judge in Suffolk, Virginia, dismissed one of three child sex crime cases against former Prince George County assistant superintendent William Barnes Jr.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, November 10, 2026 — A judge in Suffolk, Virginia, has dismissed one of three child sex crime cases against William Barnes Jr., who formerly served as the assistant superintendent for Prince George County. The specific details regarding which of the three cases was dismissed, the nature of the charges involved in that case, or the judge’s reasoning for the dismissal were not provided in the available information.
The dismissal reduces the number of active child sex crime cases against Barnes Jr. in Suffolk from three to two. The remaining cases are still proceeding, though their current status or any upcoming court dates were not specified.
William Barnes Jr.’s former role as assistant superintendent for Prince George County Public Schools placed him in a leadership position within the school district. Information regarding the timeline of his employment or the specific dates when the alleged crimes occurred was not provided.
Further details about the proceedings, including the identities of the parties involved beyond William Barnes Jr., the specific statutes under which charges were brought, or the expected duration of the remaining legal proceedings, are not currently available.
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