Man Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges in Newport News 7-Eleven Killings
A man accused of killing two employees at a Newport News 7-Eleven more than four years ago has pleaded not guilty to federal charges, including those carrying a potential death penalty.
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, October 26, 2026 —
A man accused of killing two employees at a 7-Eleven in Newport News more than four years ago has pleaded not guilty to federal charges, including charges that carry the potential for a death penalty.
The plea means the accused has denied the federal charges. It does not establish guilt. The summary of the case does not provide the man’s name, the date of the plea, the court where it was entered or the specific charges filed against him.
The two employees were killed at the store, according to the available information. Their names and the circumstances of the killings were not provided. The summary also does not state when the incident occurred beyond saying it was more than four years ago.
Although some of the federal charges carry a potential death penalty, the information provided does not say whether prosecutors are seeking that punishment. It also does not give details about the evidence, any other defendants, the next court date or the expected schedule for further proceedings.
The case remains a federal prosecution, and the not-guilty plea is the only procedural development identified in the summary. No trial outcome or subsequent ruling was provided. Further details about the charges and court proceedings are not available in the information supplied.
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