"If it only saves one life"

A Virginia rape suspect, Ibrahim E. Bouaichi was released from jail because of concerns regarding the new coronavirus and went on to kill the woman who had accused him, according to police.

Bouaichi was indicted last year on charges that included rape, strangulation and abduction.

Circuit Court Judge Nolan Dawkins released Bouaichi on the condition that he only leave his Maryland home to meet with his lawyers or pretrial services officials.

Dawkins retired in June and did not respond to the Washington Post’s request for comment.