Virginia Judge Released Pedo Teacher Despite Opposition From Soros-Backed Prosecutor– dailycaller.com

Over the objections of a Soros-funded prosecutor, a Fairfax County judge released a former teacher charged with 20 counts of child pornography on bail without requiring an ankle monitor.

Judge Michael Devine’s decision to release the teacher was first brought to light by local independent journalist Virginians for Safe Communities (VSC) on Wednesday and confirmed by multiple county officials to the Daily Caller. (RELATED: Biden Judge Dismisses Democrat AG’s Climate Claim As ‘Speculative’)

“GROSS,” VSC said upon announcing the judge’s decision, adding that “Fairfax’s justice system and schools are sick.”

Matthew Thorsen, a 38-year-old high school math teacher, was arrested days after authorities were notified of concerns that he had engaged in inappropriate behavior with a minor, the Fairfax County Police Department said in a statement.

Fairfax County Public Schools immediately placed Thorsen on administrative leave after being made aware of the allegations.

NEW: Fairfax Schools hired Matthew Berry Thorsen as a math teacher despite prior drug charges & “unlicensed motor vehicle” [wink] now he is accused of sex crimes against a underaged student but FCPS’ fancy $$$$ lawyer will clear it of any wrongdoing. @fcpsnews fails us again pic.twitter.com/8bjFEZqbC2

— Virginians for Safe Communities (VSC) (@VA4SafeComm) June 5, 2026