Virginia Angel Mom Critiques Das for Prioritizing Immigrants Over Safety

WHO:

NY Post - Cheryl Minter, a Virginia mother, is advocating for the removal of Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano.

Fox News - Abdul Jalloh, 32, is the accused killer of Cheryl Minter's daughter, Stephanie Minter, 41.

WHAT:

Fox News - Cheryl Minter is calling for Steve Descano’s removal after learning that Jalloh had over 30 prior arrests before the murder of her daughter.

Fox News - Stephanie Minter was found with multiple stab wounds inside a bus stop shelter.

Fox News - Jalloh is charged with second-degree murder but has not been convicted.

Fox News - The Department of Homeland Security reported that Jalloh had been arrested more than 30 times for various charges, including rape, malicious wounding, assault, and theft.

Fox News - Cheryl Minter's petition states, "Stephanie should be alive today," and expresses her belief that Jalloh's death was preventable.

WHERE:

Fox News - The incident occurred at a bus stop in Hybla Valley, Virginia.

Fox News - Fairfax County is the jurisdiction where the prosecutor's office is located.

WHEN:

Fox News - Stephanie Minter was killed on February 23.

Fox News - A trial for Jalloh is scheduled for January 2027.

Fox News - A subpoena was issued to Descano on September 16.

Fox News - A deadline for compliance with the subpoena was set for September 25.

WHY:

Fox News - Cheryl Minter blames Descano's decisions for what she calls a preventable death, citing Jalloh's extensive criminal history.

Fox News - The Justice Department is investigating whether Descano's office gave preferential treatment to defendants who are in the country illegally.

HOW:

Fox News - Cheryl Minter started a petition on Change.org to advocate for changes in prosecutorial practices in Fairfax County.

Fox News - The Justice Department's investigation is examining the handling of cases involving illegal immigrants by Descano's office.

(UPDATED September 25, 2026 07:59 UTC)

Cheryl Minter, a Virginia mother, is calling for the removal of Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano after discovering that Abdul Jalloh, the man accused of killing her daughter Stephanie, had over 30 prior arrests. Stephanie was found with multiple stab wounds at a bus stop in Hybla Valley, and Minter believes her daughter's death was preventable, stating in her petition, "Stephanie should be alive today." A trial for Jalloh, who is charged with second-degree murder but has not yet been convicted, is scheduled for January 2027, while the Justice Department is investigating whether Descano's office provided preferential treatment to defendants who are in the country illegally.