Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell applauds as he delivers his State of the Commonwealth address before a joint session of the Virginia General Assembly in the House chambers at the Capitol in Richmond, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Prince William County, Va., Commonwealth's Attorney Paul B. Ebert speaks at a news conference Monday about the arrest of Aaron Thomas, charged as the long-sought "East Coast rapist." (Associated Press)