The criminal case involving a University student charged with the construction and detonation of a bomb in a Rugby Rd. mailbox has been transferred to federal courts and now will be tried by the U.S Attorney's Office.
If convicted, third-year Engineering student Jamison Hodges could face one to 10 years in prison on a class five felony charge.
Charlottesville police also arrested then fourth-year Commerce student Christian Toraldo and then third-year Architecture student Gregory Van Wie with manufacturing of a bomb. Information regarding court dates for Toraldo and Van Wie was not available.
The three students allegedly planted a small bomb inside a mailbox at 1701 Bruce Ave., home of University Mathematics Prof. Thann Ward, on May 5.
University recognized for progress in gender equality
The American Association of University Women Legal Advocacy Fund has chosen the University as its 2002 Progress and Equity award winner. The award comes with a $10,000 grant to further programs aimed at combating gender inequality within the University community.
AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund specifically cited and commended the University's work to address the needs of its female students. Following a 1998 study, the University's Task Force on the Status of Women, school officials created the Women's Center to address problems of educational inequities on Grounds for female students, staff and faculty.
The award further commends the Women's Center's Young Women Leaders Program, an outreach program to mentor Charlottesville middle school students, as well as the Center's counseling programs for undergraduate students.
- Compiled by Kadie Bye
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