Virginia prosecutor Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, who has received significant funding from George Soros-linked groups, is defending Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones amid scrutiny over his violent rhetoric. Dehghani-Tafti dismissed criticism of Jones’ texts, which envision the murder of a former top Republican official, as ‘false outrage.’ She criticized the media for focusing on the issue and suggested that re-electing Republican attorney general Jason Miyares would obstruct the agenda of incoming Democratic governor Abigail Spanberger. Dehghani-Tafti also highlighted her own controversies, including a high-profile case in 2020 where she prosecuted a shopkeeper who shot at burglars. The controversy over the prosecution sparked public debate and led to the acquittal of the shopkeeper. Democracy PAC and Democracy PAC II have poured millions into Virginia’s 2022 races, highlighting the significant influence of Soros-linked groups in the state’s political landscape.