Miyares calls for Jones’ removal amid active criminal probe

Hold onto your hats, folks—Virginia’s attorney general race just took a sharp turn into scandal territory with a court filing revealing that Democratic candidate Jay Jones is under an active criminal investigation for a past reckless driving incident.

The story boils down to this: a lingering or reopened probe into Jones’ high-speed escapade on Interstate 64 has Attorney General Jason Miyares demanding his opponent step aside as ethical clouds gather, as Fox News reports.

Let’s rewind to the beginning. Jones, cited for driving a jaw-dropping 116 mph, faced charges in a case titled Commonwealth v. Jerrauld C. Jones in New Kent County.

Reckless Driving Case Under Scrutiny

Initially, Jones seemed to dodge harsher consequences by completing 1,000 hours of community service—half through his political action committee, MOMPAC, and half via the NAACP of Virginia. Rev. Cozy Bailey, president of the NAACP of Virginia, even signed a sworn statement verifying 500 of those hours.

But here’s the rub: legal documents obtained earlier this month couldn’t confirm if proper time logs accompanied the completion certificates. That’s a paperwork problem that raises eyebrows faster than Jones’ speedometer.

He was also slapped with a $1,500 fine for the incident. Yet, apparently, that wasn’t the end of the story—far from it.

Court Filing Reveals Ongoing Investigation

Fast forward to the latest bombshell: a court filing from New Kent County shows the investigation into Jones’ reckless driving is either still active or has been reopened. Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick stepped back, citing a “potential conflict,” as noted by Judge B. Elliott Bondurant.

Judge Bondurant didn’t waste time, approving Renick’s recusal and appointing Nathan R. Green, Commonwealth’s Attorney for James City County and the City of Williamsburg, as special prosecutor. Green now wields full authority to handle the case, per the judge’s order.

Neither the New Kent County Circuit Court nor Renick’s office would comment further on the probe. Fox News Digital, which released the court order, also filed a Freedom of Information Act request to dig into communications involving MOMPAC, the NAACP, and the county.

Miyares Slams Jones’ Continued Candidacy

Enter Jason Miyares, Virginia’s current Attorney General, who isn’t mincing words about his challenger. “It is not possible for Jay Jones to fulfill the duties of the attorney general while under an open criminal investigation,” Miyares told Fox News Digital.

That’s a fair jab—how can someone vying to be the state’s top law enforcer justify running while tangled in a criminal probe? It’s a question that cuts to the heart of public trust, and Miyares isn’t letting it slide.

He doubled down with another zinger: “If Jay stays in the race, it shows a contempt for voters never seen in modern Virginia political history,” Miyares added. In a culture obsessed with accountability (or at least pretending to be), that’s a critique with some sting.

Jones Remains Silent on Allegations

Despite repeated attempts by Fox News Digital to reach Jones for comment, the candidate has stayed mum. That silence speaks volumes when transparency is what voters crave in times like these.

While progressive agendas often push second chances, conservatives might argue that personal responsibility should trump political ambition—especially for a role as critical as attorney general. This saga isn’t just about a speeding ticket; it’s about whether Jones’ actions align with the integrity Virginians expect from their leaders.