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Tuesday, November 10, 2026Nov 10

Charges against Blue Ridge journalist dropped after arrest for open records request

UPDATE:

Thomason said he is relieved that Sosebee has dropped the charges.

“It looks like, at least for now, I’m free,” he said.

He said he received a tip Wednesday night that the charges might be dismissed. That information was confirmed this morning, when a reporter called him seeking comment. Upon hearing the content of Weaver’s letter to Sosebee, Thomason said he is still concerned with the judge’s logic.

“She’s still saying I’m a liar,” he said.