Jail Saga - Revision history

Hurtful Truth Level: /* Legal proceedings and communications */

2026-03-10T13:47:50Z

Legal proceedings and communications

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	==Legal proceedings and communications==		==Legal proceedings and communications==
	[[File:JailArt7.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|''"Happiness can still be a Hug away; even if you're hugging your self."'' A poignant piece of [[jail art]] drawn by Chris in [[May 2022]].]]		[[File:JailArt7.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|''"Happiness can still be a Hug away; even if you're hugging your self."'' A poignant piece of [[jail art]] drawn by Chris in [[May 2022]].]]
	Chris was arraigned on 5 [[August 2021]] and was held without bond. As he was an adult accused of a felony offense against family, he was held under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile & Domestic Relations (J&DR) District Court.<ref name=jdrproceedings>https://www.vacourts.gov/static/courts/jdr/jdrinfo.pdf</ref> Preliminary hearings, meant to determine if the felony had probable cause,<ref name=jdrproceedings></ref> were scheduled in [[September 2021]], [[November 2021]], [[February 2022]], and [[June 2022]] and resulted in continuances, due to [[David Heilberg]], Chris's lawyer, requesting more time to have evaluations done on Chris, as well as Chris's stint at [[Western State Hospital]]. ~~According to J&DR court procedure, the preliminary hearings were held to de~~		Chris was arraigned on 5 [[August 2021]] and was held without bond. As he was an adult accused of a felony offense against family, he was held under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile & Domestic Relations (J&DR) District Court.<ref name=jdrproceedings>https://www.vacourts.gov/static/courts/jdr/jdrinfo.pdf</ref> Preliminary hearings, meant to determine if the felony had probable cause,<ref name=jdrproceedings></ref> were scheduled in [[September 2021]], [[November 2021]], [[February 2022]], and [[June 2022]] and resulted in continuances, due to [[David Heilberg]], Chris's lawyer, requesting more time to have evaluations done on Chris, as well as Chris's stint at [[Western State Hospital]].

	On 28 [[February 2022]], Chris had been transferred from the Central Virginia Regional Jail<ref>[[:File:Transfer.jpg]]</ref> to Western State Hospital, a mental institution, as he was deemed incompetent to stand trial. On 3 [[May 2022]], Chris was transferred back to Central Virginia Regional Jail,<ref>[[:File:May3jailconfirmed.PNG]]</ref> having been restored as competent to stand trial.		On 28 [[February 2022]], Chris had been transferred from the Central Virginia Regional Jail<ref>[[:File:Transfer.jpg]]</ref> to Western State Hospital, a mental institution, as he was deemed incompetent to stand trial. On 3 [[May 2022]], Chris was transferred back to Central Virginia Regional Jail,<ref>[[:File:May3jailconfirmed.PNG]]</ref> having been restored as competent to stand trial.

Hurtful Truth Level: /* Legal proceedings and communications */

2026-03-10T13:47:03Z

Legal proceedings and communications

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	==Legal proceedings and communications==		==Legal proceedings and communications==
	[[File:JailArt7.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|''"Happiness can still be a Hug away; even if you're hugging your self."'' A poignant piece of [[jail art]] drawn by Chris in [[May 2022]].]]		[[File:JailArt7.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|''"Happiness can still be a Hug away; even if you're hugging your self."'' A poignant piece of [[jail art]] drawn by Chris in [[May 2022]].]]
	Chris was arraigned on 5 [[August 2021]] and was held without bond, under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile & Domestic Relations (J&DR) District Court. ~~Hearings~~ in [[November 2021]], [[February 2022]], and [[June 2022]] resulted in continuances, due to [[David Heilberg]], Chris's lawyer, requesting more time to have evaluations done on Chris, as well as Chris's stint at [[Western State Hospital]].		Chris was arraigned on 5 [[August 2021]] and was held without bond. As he was an adult accused of a felony offense against family, he was held under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile & Domestic Relations (J&DR) District Court.<ref name=jdrproceedings>https://www.vacourts.gov/static/courts/jdr/jdrinfo.pdf</ref> Preliminary hearings, meant to determine if the felony had probable cause,<ref name=jdrproceedings></ref> were scheduled in [[September 2021]], [[November 2021]], [[February 2022]], and [[June 2022]] and resulted in continuances, due to [[David Heilberg]], Chris's lawyer, requesting more time to have evaluations done on Chris, as well as Chris's stint at [[Western State Hospital]]. According to J&DR court procedure, the preliminary hearings were held to de

	On 28 [[February 2022]], Chris had been transferred from the Central Virginia Regional Jail<ref>[[:File:Transfer.jpg]]</ref> to Western State Hospital, a mental institution, as he was deemed incompetent to stand trial. On 3 [[May 2022]], Chris was transferred back to Central Virginia Regional Jail,<ref>[[:File:May3jailconfirmed.PNG]]</ref> having been restored as competent to stand trial.		On 28 [[February 2022]], Chris had been transferred from the Central Virginia Regional Jail<ref>[[:File:Transfer.jpg]]</ref> to Western State Hospital, a mental institution, as he was deemed incompetent to stand trial. On 3 [[May 2022]], Chris was transferred back to Central Virginia Regional Jail,<ref>[[:File:May3jailconfirmed.PNG]]</ref> having been restored as competent to stand trial.

Hurtful Truth Level: /* Fourth court appearance and Grand Jury */

2026-03-07T06:58:59Z

Fourth court appearance and Grand Jury

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	Chris's fourth court hearing was scheduled for 10:00AM EDT on 28 [[July 2022]] as revealed by a call from an anonymous Discord user to the Greene County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.<ref>https://youtu.be/wp88IpxoG2M</ref>		Chris's fourth court hearing was scheduled for 10:00AM EDT on 28 [[July 2022]] as revealed by a call from an anonymous Discord user to the Greene County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.<ref>https://youtu.be/wp88IpxoG2M</ref>

	Due to the District Court not having jurisdiction to try a felony case, as part of standard procedure,<ref name=grandjuryhandbook></ref> the District Court judge transferred from the J&DR court to the Circuit Court. It was sent to a <abbr title="A jury of peers, larger than a regular jury, who determine if the state currently has enough evidence to charge with a felony. The grand jury does not determine someone's innocence or guilt.">grand jury</abbr> to determine if a felony charge was appropriate.		Due to the District Court not having jurisdiction to try a felony case, as part of standard procedure,<ref name=grandjuryhandbook></ref> the District Court judge transferred Chris's case from the J&DR court to the Circuit Court. It was sent to a <abbr title="A jury of peers, larger than a regular jury, who determine if the state currently has enough evidence to charge with a felony. The grand jury does not determine someone's innocence or guilt.">grand jury</abbr> to determine if a felony charge was appropriate.

	A [[Kiwi Farms]] user and [[Kenneth Engelhardt]] called the court clerk, who informed them of the grand jury.<ref>https://youtu.be/2uQkwRB8njA</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/OnionfarmsMedia/status/1552724115345268736</ref> It was confirmed by court records.		A [[Kiwi Farms]] user and [[Kenneth Engelhardt]] called the court clerk, who informed them of the grand jury.<ref>https://youtu.be/2uQkwRB8njA</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/OnionfarmsMedia/status/1552724115345268736</ref> It was confirmed by court records.

Hurtful Truth Level: /* Charge */

2026-03-07T06:21:29Z

Charge

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	{{quote\|B. Any person who engages in sexual intercourse with his daughter or granddaughter, son or grandson, or father or mother is guilty of a Class 5 felony.\|The applicable part of 18-2.366 which Chris was charged with<ref name=incestvalaw></ref>}}		{{quote\|B. Any person who engages in sexual intercourse with his daughter or granddaughter, son or grandson, or father or mother is guilty of a Class 5 felony.\|The applicable part of 18.2-366 which Chris was charged with<ref name=incestvalaw></ref>}}
	[[File:Charged.png\|thumb\|200px\|Henrico Sheriff Office's record on Chris, prior to the case being transferred to Greene County]]		[[File:Charged.png\|thumb\|200px\|Henrico Sheriff Office's record on Chris, prior to the case being transferred to Greene County]]
	Chris's sole charge was 18.2-366 for Incest (inaccurately written in the public records software as "Incest w/own child"),<ref name=charged></ref> a Class 5 felony.<ref name=incestvalaw></ref>		Chris's sole charge was 18.2-366 for Incest (inaccurately written in the public records software as "Incest w/own child"),<ref name=charged></ref> a Class 5 felony.<ref name=incestvalaw></ref>

Hurtful Truth Level: /* Charge */

2026-03-07T06:20:00Z

Charge

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			{{quote\|B. Any person who engages in sexual intercourse with his daughter or granddaughter, son or grandson, or father or mother is guilty of a Class 5 felony.\|The applicable part of 18-2.366 which Chris was charged with<ref name=incestvalaw></ref>}}
	[[File:Charged.png\|thumb\|200px\|Henrico Sheriff Office's record on Chris, prior to the case being transferred to Greene County]]		[[File:Charged.png\|thumb\|200px\|Henrico Sheriff Office's record on Chris, prior to the case being transferred to Greene County]]
	Chris's sole charge was 18.2-366 for Incest (inaccurately written in the public records software as "Incest w/own child"), a Class 5 felony.<ref name=incestvalaw></ref>		Chris's sole charge was 18.2-366 for Incest (inaccurately written in the public records software as "Incest w/own child"),<ref name=charged></ref> a Class 5 felony.<ref name=incestvalaw></ref>

	In a press release from 2 [[August 2021]], Greene County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Chris's charge was for 18.2-366 Incest, and it also claimed that the investigation was ongoing with additional charges pending.<ref name=greenesheriff>https://www.facebook.com/269663503100241/photos/a.398555170211073/4389133984486485/?type=3 ([https://archive.ph/hiChL archive])</ref> However, no further charges were ever filed against Chris.		In a press release from 2 [[August 2021]], Greene County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Chris's charge was for 18.2-366 Incest, and it also claimed that the investigation was ongoing with additional charges pending.<ref name=greenesheriff>https://www.facebook.com/269663503100241/photos/a.398555170211073/4389133984486485/?type=3 ([https://archive.ph/hiChL archive])</ref> However, no further charges were ever filed against Chris.

Hurtful Truth Level: /* Court proceedings (Greene J&DR Court) */

2026-03-07T01:53:08Z

Court proceedings (Greene J&DR Court)

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	On 9 [[August 2023]], Chris's incest charge was dismissed as a result of David Heilberg having filed for an [[autism disorder deferred disposition]] a year prior.		On 9 [[August 2023]], Chris's incest charge was dismissed as a result of David Heilberg having filed for an [[autism disorder deferred disposition]] a year prior.

	==Court proceedings (Greene J&DR Court)==		==Court proceedings (Greene J&DR District Court)==
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Hurtful Truth Level: i think the speculation has pretty much been weeded out

2026-03-07T00:53:00Z

i think the speculation has pretty much been weeded out

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Hurtful Truth Level: /* Fourth court appearance and Grand Jury */

2026-03-06T09:42:54Z

Fourth court appearance and Grand Jury

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	Chris's fourth court hearing was scheduled for 10:00AM EDT on 28 [[July 2022]] as revealed by a call from an anonymous Discord user to the Greene County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.<ref>https://youtu.be/wp88IpxoG2M</ref>		Chris's fourth court hearing was scheduled for 10:00AM EDT on 28 [[July 2022]] as revealed by a call from an anonymous Discord user to the Greene County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.<ref>https://youtu.be/wp88IpxoG2M</ref>

	Due to the District Court not having jurisdiction to try a felony case, as part of standard procedure, the District Court judge transferred from the J&DR court to the Circuit Court. It was sent to a <abbr title="A jury of peers, larger than a regular jury, who determine if the state currently has enough evidence to charge with a felony. The grand jury does not determine someone's innocence or guilt.">grand jury</abbr> to determine if a felony charge was appropriate.		Due to the District Court not having jurisdiction to try a felony case, as part of standard procedure,<ref name=grandjuryhandbook></ref> the District Court judge transferred from the J&DR court to the Circuit Court. It was sent to a <abbr title="A jury of peers, larger than a regular jury, who determine if the state currently has enough evidence to charge with a felony. The grand jury does not determine someone's innocence or guilt.">grand jury</abbr> to determine if a felony charge was appropriate.

	A [[Kiwi Farms]] user and [[Kenneth Engelhardt]] called the court clerk, who informed them of the grand jury.<ref>https://youtu.be/2uQkwRB8njA</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/OnionfarmsMedia/status/1552724115345268736</ref> It was confirmed by court records.		A [[Kiwi Farms]] user and [[Kenneth Engelhardt]] called the court clerk, who informed them of the grand jury.<ref>https://youtu.be/2uQkwRB8njA</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/OnionfarmsMedia/status/1552724115345268736</ref> It was confirmed by court records.

Hurtful Truth Level: /* Second court appearance */

2026-03-06T09:41:44Z

Second court appearance

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	On 5 August 2021, Chris appeared before Greene County's J&DR court for the beginning of his arraignment, represented by court-appointed Charlottesville attorney David Heilberg.<ref name=initial_trial/>		On 5 August 2021, Chris appeared before Greene County's J&DR court for the beginning of his arraignment, represented by court-appointed Charlottesville attorney David Heilberg.<ref name=initial_trial/>

	Edwin Consolvo, the attorney representing [[Greene County]], asked presiding judge David M. Barredo to deny Chris bond out of concern for "the community's safety and Ms Chandler's safety," pointing out that "it’s clear that people sought out where Chandler was staying at a hotel in Henrico and videotaped her arrest." Chris interrupted by loudly saying, "[[Chris and his ego\|I'm famous on the internet]]," to which Heilberg advised him not to speak unless spoken to by the court.		Edwin Consolvo, the attorney representing [[Greene County]], asked presiding judge David M. Barredo to deny Chris bond out of concern for "the community's safety and Ms Chandler's safety," pointing out that "it’s clear that people sought out where Chandler was staying at [[Regency Inn Richmond\|a hotel in Henrico]] and [[Incest Arrest\|videotaped her arrest]]." Chris interrupted by loudly saying, "[[Chris and his ego\|I'm famous on the internet]]," to which Heilberg advised him not to speak unless spoken to by the court.

	Chris was sworn in to state his case for bond, but instead demanded to be allowed to pick up personal possessions first, saying he would be "willing to proceed with everything if I can get that done."		Chris was sworn in to state his case for bond, but instead demanded to be allowed to pick up personal possessions first, saying he would be "willing to proceed with everything if I can get that done."
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	Judge Barredo pointed out that bond considerations involve whether a defendant is a flight risk and whether the defendant is a danger to himself, his family, or the community. Chris interrupted to say, "she", in reference to his [[transgender]] identity; Barredo responded that he was reciting from the state statute.		Judge Barredo pointed out that bond considerations involve whether a defendant is a flight risk and whether the defendant is a danger to himself, his family, or the community. Chris interrupted to say, "she", in reference to his [[transgender]] identity; Barredo responded that he was reciting from the state statute.

	Barredo ordered Chris to be held without bond until the preliminary trial on 16 September, listing as reasons the nature of the allegations against Chris and that there appears to be a personal danger to Chris and the public at large. While Heilberg was informing the judge that he sought "[[Autism papers\|evaluations]]" of Chris, Chris ''interrupted his own attorney'' by loudly stomping on the floor and demanding "to get everything back home," claiming "I won't feel safe proceeding" until he could get the items back.<ref name=initial_trial>[https://dailyprogress.com/community/greenenews/news/internet-personality-chris-chan-in-court-on-incest-charge/article_eaa0710c-f492-11eb-bba8-7f35686d288a.html Internet personality "Chris-Chan" in court on incest charge] [https://web.archive.org/web/20210805180746/https://dailyprogress.com/community/greenenews/news/internet-personality-chris-chan-in-court-on-incest-charge/article_eaa0710c-f492-11eb-bba8-7f35686d288a.html (archive)]</ref>		Barredo ordered Chris to be held without bond until the preliminary trial on 16 September, listing as reasons the nature of the allegations against Chris and that there appears to be a personal danger to Chris and the public at large. While Heilberg was informing the judge that he sought "[[Autism papers\|evaluations]]" of Chris, Chris interrupted his own attorney by loudly stomping on the floor and demanding "to get everything back home," claiming "I won't feel safe proceeding" until he could get the items back.<ref name=initial_trial>[https://dailyprogress.com/community/greenenews/news/internet-personality-chris-chan-in-court-on-incest-charge/article_eaa0710c-f492-11eb-bba8-7f35686d288a.html Internet personality "Chris-Chan" in court on incest charge] [https://web.archive.org/web/20210805180746/https://dailyprogress.com/community/greenenews/news/internet-personality-chris-chan-in-court-on-incest-charge/article_eaa0710c-f492-11eb-bba8-7f35686d288a.html (archive)]</ref>

	On 9 August 2021, Newsweek posted an article on the case, quoting Heilberg, who said that his client was "legally disabled with mental health issues," and called Chris's online antics "a product of mental health issues causing misguided attention seeking and often provocative engagement with others."<ref name=MentalHealth>{{Cite web		On 9 August 2021, ''Newsweek'' posted an article on the case, quoting Heilberg, who said that his client was "legally disabled with mental health issues," and called Chris's online antics "a product of mental health issues causing misguided attention seeking and often provocative engagement with others."<ref name=MentalHealth>{{Cite web
	\| url = https://archive.ph/Jca5Q		\| url = https://archive.ph/Jca5Q
	\| title = Chris Chan's Lawyer Says 'Mental Health Issues' Contributed to Incest Charge		\| title = Chris Chan's Lawyer Says 'Mental Health Issues' Contributed to Incest Charge

Hurtful Truth Level: /* Legal proceedings and communications */

2026-03-06T09:39:20Z

Legal proceedings and communications

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	On 28 [[February 2022]], Chris had been transferred from the Central Virginia Regional Jail<ref>[[:File:Transfer.jpg]]</ref> to Western State Hospital, a mental institution, as he was deemed incompetent to stand trial. On 3 [[May 2022]], Chris was transferred back to Central Virginia Regional Jail,<ref>[[:File:May3jailconfirmed.PNG]]</ref> having been restored as competent to stand trial.		On 28 [[February 2022]], Chris had been transferred from the Central Virginia Regional Jail<ref>[[:File:Transfer.jpg]]</ref> to Western State Hospital, a mental institution, as he was deemed incompetent to stand trial. On 3 [[May 2022]], Chris was transferred back to Central Virginia Regional Jail,<ref>[[:File:May3jailconfirmed.PNG]]</ref> having been restored as competent to stand trial.

	In [[July 2022]], as per standard Virginia legal procedures, the District Court judge certified Chris's felony charge to the Circuit Court for presentation to a Grand Jury on whether a felony charge was appropriate. The step was legally necessary since a District Court judge has no jurisdiction to try a felony case, which is instead handled by the Circuit Court.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20210522092718/https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/handbook_grand_jurors.pdf</ref>		In [[July 2022]], as per standard Virginia legal procedures, the District Court judge certified Chris's felony charge to the Circuit Court for presentation to a Grand Jury on whether a felony charge was appropriate. The step was legally necessary since a District Court judge has no jurisdiction to try a felony case, which is instead handled by the Circuit Court.<ref name=grandjuryhandbook>https://web.archive.org/web/20210522092718/https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/handbook_grand_jurors.pdf</ref>

	In [[August 2022]], the Grand Jury hearing was postponed with a continuance. A motion by David Heilberg for an [[autism disorder deferred disposition]] was filed, to be considered by the court. Shortly after, Chris's case was sealed, though bits of information still emerged. By 11 August, the case file was updated to note that "waive right to indictment" and "transportation order" were added and that a review of Chris's case is scheduled for [[August 2023]].		In [[August 2022]], the Grand Jury hearing was postponed with a continuance. A motion by David Heilberg for an [[autism disorder deferred disposition]] was filed, to be considered by the court. Shortly after, Chris's case was sealed, though bits of information still emerged. By 11 August, the case file was updated to note that "waive right to indictment" and "transportation order" were added and that a review of Chris's case is scheduled for [[August 2023]].