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Cavalcante’s Charges Dropped in Oceanfront Shooting | Virginia Beach News
Matheus Cavalcante, charged with multiple felonies in a March Oceanfront shooting that injured six, is now being dropped by prosecutors — a stunning reversal after his arrest and initial serious charges. Special prosecutor Nate Green withdrew all counts, citing evidence including hundreds of body camera clips supporting Cavalcante’s self-defense claim. His lawyer insists he was the victim, and Cavalcante himself thanked the system for fairness while sending well wishes to victims. Meanwhile, police chief Paul Neudigate criticized the move as undermining accountability for gun violence. The…
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