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June 21, 2019

Justin Fairfax 'seriously' considering a run for governor, says sexual abuse scandal raised his profile

Embattled Virginia Lt. Gov Justin Fairfax is "seriously" mulling a run for the commonwealth's highest office and suggested that the multiple sexual misconduct allegations have helped raise his profile.

April 1, 2019

Vanessa Tyson speaks out, says Lt. Gov. Fairfax took advantage of her past as an incest survivor

Vanessa Tyson, one of the two women accusing Justin Fairfax of sexual assault, said Monday that the Virginia lieutenant governor took advantage of her past as a survivor “of incest,” during her first televised interview.

February 22, 2019

Virginia Republicans seek testimony from Justin Fairfax accusers before House committee

A top Virginia Republican announced Friday that the state's judiciary committee will invite the two women accusing  Democratic Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault to testify when the legislature returns in April.

February 21, 2019

Justin Fairfax accuser calls on Virginia lawmakers to probe sexual assault claims 'immediately,' with clock ticking

The legal team for one of the two women accusing Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault blasted the state General Assembly for not addressing the allegations, calling for an investigation into the matter “immediately” before the legislature adjourns on Friday. 

February 13, 2019

Fairfax accuser Tyson 'will meet' with Massachusetts district attorney's staff to discuss claims: lawyer

An attorney for a woman who accused Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexually assaulting her in Boston nearly 15 years ago said Wednesday evening that the woman "will meet" with members of the Suffolk County district attorney's office and law enforcement to discuss her allegations.

February 12, 2019

Facebook messages show 2nd Fairfax accuser detailed rape allegations during 2017 race

Newly revealed Facebook messages show that the second woman accusing Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault was making those allegations in private during the state's 2017 election, as she weighed whether to come forward.

February 10, 2019

Nearly 60 percent of Virginia's African-Americans want Gov. Northam to remain in office: poll

Nearly 60 percent of African-Americans in Virginia want Gov. Ralph Northam to remain in office despite the recent scandal surrounding a racist photo on the Democrat's 1984 medical school yearbook page, according to a poll released Saturday.

February 10, 2019

Virginia lt. governor's accusers willing to testify at impeachment proceedings, attorneys say

The two women accusing Virginia Lt. Gov Justin Fairfax of sexual assault said they would be willing to testify at possible impeachment proceedings against the Virginia Democrat.

February 9, 2019

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax again denies sex assault claims, saying encounters were 'consensual'

February 8, 2019

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax accused of second sexual assault

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax was hit with a new allegation of sexual assault on Friday afternoon, just days after the embattled Democrat was accused of sexually assaulting a separate woman in 2004.