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40. Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax denies sex assault allegation from 2004

Mon Feb 4, 2019, 04:34 PM

Feb 2019

Wow. WaPo disputes part of Fairfax's statement on the assault allegation

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/va-lt-gov-justin-fairfax-denies-sex-assault-allegation-from-2004/2019/02/04/05fb0f6c-272b-11e9-ad53-824486280311_story.html?utm_term=.6f7d3b0b2658 …

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Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax denies sex assault allegation from 2004

By Theresa Vargas
February 4 at 12:02 PM

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax issued a statement early Monday denying a sexual assault allegation that appeared on the same conservative website that posted a racist photograph from Gov. Ralph Northam’s medical school yearbook page.

“Lt. Governor Fairfax has an outstanding and well-earned reputation for treating people with dignity and respect,” read the statement from his chief of staff and communications director. “He has never assaulted anyone — ever — in any way, shape or form.”

The statement came after the online publication, Big League Politics, ran a story under the headline: “UPDATE: Stanford Fellow Hints At Possible Justin Fairfax Sex Assault.”

The story was based on a private Facebook post from the woman, which the publication said it had obtained from a friend of hers who had permission to share it.
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Theresa Vargas is a local columnist for The Washington Post. Before coming to The Post, she worked at Newsday in New York. She has degrees from Stanford University and Columbia University School of Journalism. Follow https://twitter.com/byTheresaVargas

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Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax threatens legal action against conservative website over 'defamatory ... [View all] Jarqui Feb 2019 OP

Here's a copy of Fairfax's statement Jarqui Feb 2019 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2019 #11

The WaPo has since put out their own statement... regnaD kciN Feb 2019 #33

Republicans in Iliyah Feb 2019 #2

+1 2naSalit Feb 2019 #3

That's true Jarqui Feb 2019 #4

And unfortunately Democrats are helping, case in question...Northam Perseus Feb 2019 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author geralmar Feb 2019 #44

Republicans are such sore losers IronLionZion Feb 2019 #5

Yep. n/t Mr.Bill Feb 2019 #6

Bingo. Coordinated as hell. Hekate Feb 2019 #23

Yes, and I think it's related to abortion. LisaM Feb 2019 #28

So they can tell themselves they're doing something morally good IronLionZion Feb 2019 #39

Right Wing Media is.... Adrahil Feb 2019 #7

From me yesterday. Mr.Bill Feb 2019 #8

Couldn't agree more. NotAPuppet Feb 2019 #9

Northam and Fairfax Mr.Bill Feb 2019 #14

I agree pandr32 Feb 2019 #19

So the Democrats who ousted Franken because of sex allegations... Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #45

You said it! True Blue American Feb 2019 #42

+1. nt Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #46

From me on Friday - Dawson Leery Feb 2019 #24

We saw it coming. The Republicans are determined spooky3 Feb 2019 #10

"Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax has threatened legal action...." mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2019 #12

it's a pretty serious allegation. mopinko Feb 2019 #17

It's not the seriousness of the allegation that sets the bar. pnwmom Feb 2019 #27

The malicious intent is pretty clear when you combine it with timing and the outlet of release. lagomorph777 Feb 2019 #31

He would have to prove the woman was lying with malicious intent. n/t pnwmom Feb 2019 #34

Depends on whom he's suing. lagomorph777 Feb 2019 #35

The allegations against Franken started after the hearing of Sessions... Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #47

Now we find Roger Stone True Blue American Feb 2019 #54

That's right. Isn't that interesting? If the Republicans... Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #55

It is pretty clear True Blue American Feb 2019 #56

I agree. nt Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #59

We seriously need some dirty tricksters of our own - fight fire with fire. lagomorph777 Feb 2019 #61

There has to be a line somewhere angrychair Feb 2019 #13

Conservatives on other websites Mr.Bill Feb 2019 #15

Expected angrychair Feb 2019 #21

This started in 2017 when they fabricated one vote to steal one seat in the Assembly lagomorph777 Feb 2019 #30

Just like most of the "me, too" allegations. He said/she said. Franken was ousted over that. Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #48

How convenient for Republicans MissKat Feb 2019 #16

Reason pandr32 Feb 2019 #20

+1 Mr.Bill Feb 2019 #22

The media is also to blame! True Blue American Feb 2019 #43

Bless you for that post! True Blue American Feb 2019 #57

same old playbook.... dhill926 Feb 2019 #18

There's lots of winger sites that are not afraid Maxheader Feb 2019 #25

Breitbart waited until the Abortion statement to drop Northam, then drops Fairfax in the same week. ehrnst Feb 2019 #26

There you go, the next stage in the VA Russiapublicans' assault on democracy. lagomorph777 Feb 2019 #29

+1,000,000 Dawson Leery Feb 2019 #32

Ok. Now I think Northam may be correct in not resigning? Freethinker65 Feb 2019 #36

One term True Blue American Feb 2019 #58

Thx. I learned that after my post, but decided not to delete it... Freethinker65 Feb 2019 #60

yep, gov. Northam put a big ol bullseye on lt. gov Fairfax's back 0rganism Feb 2019 #38

Some have alleged Northam was behind this latest effort ... Jarqui Feb 2019 #41

HE didn't. Others did. And of course, the ones who are manipulating the Democrats. nt Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #49

Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax denies sex assault allegation from 2004 mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2019 #40

K & R Duppers Feb 2019 #50

Someone said the line of succession is Lt. Governor, Attorney General and the AG is a Democrat. Vinca Feb 2019 #51

Followup: Woman Alleging Sexual Assault By Virginia's Lt. Gov. Hires Washington Law Firm PoliticAverse Feb 2019 #52

Fairfax asked for this in his statement to the media Jarqui Feb 2019 #53