From our Needed Legislation Dept.: Make mocking an assault victim a felony as accessory after the fact.

In Virginia, "...to be convicted of accessory after the fact under Virginia Code §18.2-19, the defendant must have been aware of the underlying felony. Knowledge of the commission of a misdemeanor is not enough. Furthermore, the Commonwealth must prove that the defendant knew that a felony had been completed (not attempted). This knowledge element is the hardest part for the Commonwealth to prove. The Commonwealth can usually prove that the felony was completed, and that the defendant assisted the person in some way after the fact; but the challenge is demonstrating that the defendant actually knew about the felony. Knowledge is the critical element that most typically results in acquittal in these cases."

VA Governor Glenn Youngkin, in his approach to the Paul Pelosi assault in California, prefaces his distasteful remarks with a report that the assault had happened, clearly indicates that he had knowledge, and then with a giggle, makes a cute little joke intended to assist the perpetrator by diminishing the seriousness of the crime, which clearly indicates malice aforethought.

One need not be a lawyer to know right from wrong.

Of course, such a prohibition would violate the principle of free speach. Alternatives are invited that would result at least in public shaming.