FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2024
James Robert Allen Sentenced to 30 Years
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Today, in Charlottesville Circuit Court, Judge Claude V. Worrell sentenced James Robert Allen to 30 years in prison for indictments charging felony abduction and malicious wounding. Five years of that sentence was suspended leaving an active sentence of 25 years. The five years was suspended on the conditions of five years of intensive supervised probation and 30 years of good behavior.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Joe Platania stated, “while this active sentence is significant, so is the underlying conduct. Thankfully ES fought her way free and helped ensure that Mr. Allen will not hurt anyone else for a very long time."
Media Contact:
Joe Platania
Commonwealth's Attorney
City of Charlottesville
434-970-3179
platania@charlottesville.gov