On June 8, Albemarle County Circuit Court Judge Cheryl Higgins released court orders that sealed search warrants tied to the investigation of 22-year-old UVA student George Huguely, charged with first-degree murder in the death of fellow UVA student Yeardley Love. Exactly one month later, the warrants themselves may be released.
According to the Charlottesville Newsplex, Albemarle Circuit Court Judge John McGrath ruled that warrants for searches of Huguely, as well as the residences of both Huguely and Love and an unidentified vehicle, may be released on Thursday, July 8. Defense attorneys for George Huguely will have the opportunity to apeal the court’s decision in the next week.
The orders to seal warrants were filed on behalf of the prosecution by Commonwealth’s Attorney Dave Chapman. Each cited the publicity of the Huguely case and their potential to negatively impact jury selection and further investigations as a reason for keeping warrants sealed.
Huguely’s next appearance in Charlottesville General District Court is slated for October 7.