Statement of Governor Mark R. Warner on the Scheduled Execution of Brian lee Cherrix
Issues: Judicial Branch
RICHMOND - Governor Mark R. Warner tonight issued the following statement on the scheduled execution of Brian Lee Cherrix by the Commonwealth of Virginia:
"Mr. Cherrix was convicted of the capital murder and forcible sodomy of Tessa Van Hart. The death sentence imposed on Mr. Cherrix was reviewed and affirmed by the Supreme Court of Virginia.
"I have not been asked by Mr. Cherrix to intervene, there are no legal challenges to this scheduled execution, and accordingly, I expect the court-ordered sentence to be carried out."