Charlottesville judge explains Confederate statue ruling Clark Palmer May 2, 2019 1 minute read The judge in Charlottesville that ruled two confederate statues were protected under state law says there are some misconceptions regarding his ruling. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more Share: Post navigation Previous: A safety summit for faith-based organizationsNext: At the Movies with Brent Stevens: The Public Related Stories WalletHub Study Finds Virginia’s Kids to be Among the Most Privileged in the Nation Emma Thomas August 7, 2026 Virginia Tech Education Expert Highlights Ways AI Might be Used Responsibly in Schools Emma Thomas August 7, 2026 CHIP of Roanoke Valley holds its 5th annual Back to School Celebration Gene Marrano August 6, 2026