‘I Bathe with a Bucket’: Virginia Man Accused of Being Violent, Racist ‘Slumlord’ Who Defrauded Tenants and the Government

A Virginia landlord is facing federal charges on allegations of defrauding the government and his tenants while also subjecting them to discriminatory behavior. David Merryman, owner of 60 properties in Newport News and Hampton, is also accused of using threats, racially offensive language, and physical force against them. His indictment includes four tenants, a businessman, and a local city official.

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