ARLINGTON (VA)
The Connection
February 8, 2006
Court Confirms Marriages Performed by O’Brian
The Arlington Circuit Court has announced that all marriages presided over by Richard P. O’Brian, who is charged with one count of aggravated sexual battery, are legitimate.
Concern had been raised in the community over the status of marriages performed by O’Brian, who was arrested by Arlington County police on Jan. 26. at his home in Annandale. Although the Office of the Circuit Court learned that O'Brian's status as a religious celebrant may be in question, any persons married by O'Brian are indeed married.