Trial Underway for Former Nexus Leaders Accused of Stealing More Than $400,000
The trial for former Nexus leaders Michael Donovan and Richard Moore is underway in Augusta County, Virginia. They are accused of stealing over $400,000 from Zachary Cruz, with prosecutors alleging they took advantage of him while the defense claims they…
Harrisonburg, VA, October 21, 2026 —
The trial of former Nexus leaders Michael Donovan and Richard Moore is underway in Augusta County, Virginia. They are accused of stealing more than $400,000 from Zachary Cruz.
Prosecutors allege the two men took advantage of Cruz. The defense, by contrast, says Donovan and Moore acted in his best interests. The summary of the case does not provide further details about either side’s arguments.
The allegations have not been established as fact in the information provided. No verdict or other trial outcome was reported. The precise amount at issue beyond the description “over $400,000,” the specific charges, and the period covered by the allegations were not provided.
Other details about the proceedings are also unavailable, including when the trial began, what evidence has been presented, whether witnesses have testified, and when a decision is expected. The summary does not explain Cruz’s relationship to the former Nexus leaders or describe the conduct at the center of the accusations.
For now, the available account outlines the opposing positions: prosecutors allege that Donovan and Moore took advantage of Cruz, while the defense maintains that they acted in his best interests. Further information about the evidence and the court’s findings was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Mason Willett on www.whsv.com, see more information here.
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