RICHMOND — A Virginia lawmaker says Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine will call a special session to deal with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that's having repercussions in the state's courts.
The legislator spoke on the condition of anonymity Tuesday night because he was not authorized to pre-empt the governor's announcement. Kaine has scheduled a news conference for Wednesday, but his office says only that he will make two public safety announcements.
A second legislator, House Democratic Leader Ward Armstrong of Henry County, said Kaine has told him he's leaning toward calling a special session.
Last month, the Supreme Court ruled that prosecutors must make forensic examiners available for defense cross-examination about lab reports on drugs, ballistics and other trial evidence. Defense attorneys already are citing the ruling that prosecutors fear will jeopardize many cases.
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