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 Black History Month films at the Grandin Theatre; Roanoke History Museum needs your vote, Brothers Grimm-Youth version opens this Thursday Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 The Entertainment District Focus Group examining long term future of Berglund Center complex Gene Marrano January 28, 2026 0 Virginia Citizens Defense League calls for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0