Fishwick & Associates

06/22/2026

Owner and attorney, John Fishwick, appreciated the opportunity to be interviewed by Dee Dee Gatton with The National News Desk about the defense filings and withdrawals in the Luigi Mangione criminal case.

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06/22/2026

Can elected officials be held criminally responsible if their subordinates aren't prosecuting wrongdoers? Former U.S. Attorney John P. Fishwick Jr. of Fishwick & Associates PLC weighs in on the Department of Justice's criminal referral of Governor Walz.

The referral alleges the governor failed to properly supervise his staff in pursuing fraud cases in Minnesota and should be held criminally responsible. Mr. Fishwick notes that holding officials criminally responsible for what subordinates did or didn't do is a very high bar, and that part of the investigation could be uphill for DOJ.

Instead, these investigations typically follow a standard path: whether the official lied to Congress when testifying, and whether any financial remuneration — such as a campaign contribution — influenced official decisions about which cases to prosecute. Mr. Fishwick does not expect a new law to be created holding someone criminally responsible for their subordinates' conduct.

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06/15/2026

Can someone be prosecuted for murder if the body of the victim has never been found? In Virginia, the answer is yes.

John P. Fishwick Jr., owner of Fishwick & Associates PLC and former United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, recently addressed this question in connection with a high-profile case in Prince William County, where a man has been charged with murdering his wife — whose body has not been located.

According to a Virginia Supreme Court ruling from the 1980s, a body is not required to bring a murder prosecution. In fact, when a body cannot be found, the circumstances surrounding its disposal may actually weigh against the defendant in front of a jury.

In this particular case, bond has also been denied. Prosecutors can point to evidence of tampering, the potential to intimidate witnesses, and the defendant's status as a flight risk as grounds to keep the defendant in custody while the case proceeds to trial.

If you have questions about criminal defense matters in Virginia, contact Fishwick & Associates PLC.

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06/12/2026

Owner and attorney, John Fishwick, appreciated the opportunity to be interviewed by Charley Vicario with WSET ABC 13 News about law enforcement’s obligation to enforce gun law restrictions that they believe are unconstitutional.

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A new Virginia gun law is sparking debate across the region, and many believe it violates the Constitution.

06/12/2026

Owner and attorney, John Fishwick, appreciated the opportunity to be interviewed by Kayla Gaskins with The National News Desk for Sinclair Broadcasting about the lawsuit to stop the UFC fight at the White House.

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President Donald Trump’s planned UFC fight on the White House South Lawn is facing a new legal challenge just days before the event is scheduled to take place.

06/12/2026

Owner and attorney, John Fishwick, appreciated the opportunity to be interviewed by Kristine Frazao with The National News Desk for Sinclair Broadcasting about the DOJ investigation into potential criminal responsibility for the Governor and Attorney General for fraudsters in Minnesota.

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The department of justice asked to intervenefollowing a criminal referral from vice president j-d vance.calling for a full investigation into minnesota govern

06/11/2026

A serious injury can have significant physical, financial, and personal consequences. Medical expenses, lost income, and physical pain can create substantial challenges during recovery. If you or someone close to you has been hurt because of another person's negligence in Virginia, the law gives you the right to pursue compensation for your losses. Virginia personal injury attorney John P. Fishwick of Fishwick & Associates PLC represents injury victims throughout Roanoke and across Virginia who are facing exactly this situation.

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06/08/2026

John P. Fishwick Jr., owner of Fishwick & Associates PLC and former United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, breaks down a developing legal question.

In a settlement with President Trump this week, the Department of Justice set aside $1.7 billion for people who claim they were targeted for political reasons by DOJ prosecutions. The central question is whether the DOJ has the authority to do this.

Under the separation of powers, it is generally Congress that decides what funds are appropriated for this sort of thing. Legal challenges are likely to argue that the DOJ — and the President — are outside their lane in authorizing an appropriation of this size. One challenge has already been filed, and others are expected.

The Supreme Court has viewed presidential power broadly, but it has also said courts can review what agencies do. This case may ultimately be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court: can the DOJ set up this anti-weaponization fund without the approval of Congress?

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06/08/2026

John P. Fishwick Jr. is the founder of Fishwick & Associates PLC, a Roanoke, Virginia law firm that handles serious personal injury cases and federal criminal matters throughout Virginia. Before founding the firm, John served as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, the chief law enforcement officer for the entire Western District. That role placed him inside the federal system at its highest operational level, working alongside federal agencies, litigating complex cases, and developing a firsthand understanding of how institutions, insurers, and prosecutors approach high-stakes matters.

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06/05/2026

Owner and attorney, John Fishwick, appreciated the opportunity to be interviewed by Colby Johnson with WDBJ News 7 about the prior criminal charges against the defendant charged with murder of the Carroll County Deputy Sheriff.

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In 2016, now-retired Circuit Court Judge David Williams sentenced Puckett to 40 years in jail with all but eight months of the sentence suspended.