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Despite Multiple Scandals, Top Virginia Officials Aren't Going Anywhere Soon

4:43pm April 04, 2019

by Brakkton Booker

Virginia lawmakers wrapped up the final details of the legislative session this week, with three leaders who have drawn criticism and controversy still at the helm.

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax denies the sexual assault allegations made by two women. Fairfax and his accusers have been invited to testify at a hearing before a Virginia General Assembly panel.

Virginia Republicans Plan Hearings For Lt. Gov. Fairfax's Sexual Assault Accusers

5:05pm February 22, 2019

by Brakkton Booker

GOP members in Virginia's General Assembly plan to hear from women who allege that Justin Fairfax sexually assaulted them years ago. Fairfax denies the allegations.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam places hand over his heart at a funeral for a state trooper Saturday in Chilhowie, Va., during one of his first public appearances since the blackface scandal broke.

Virginia State Leaders Hold On Tight To Office After More Than A Week Of Turmoil

5:02pm February 10, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

Gov. Ralph Northam says he's "not going anywhere." Attorney General Mark Herring has no plans to leave either. And while Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax may face impeachment hearings, he's pushing back too.

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax presides over the state Senate at the Capitol on Thursday. One day later, a second woman came forward with sexual assault allegations against the politician.

Va. Democrats Call For Fairfax's Resignation After 2nd Accuser Comes Forward

8:57pm February 08, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

The sexual assault claim released Friday comes days after the first surfaced against the state's lieutenant governor. Now, state lawmakers in Justin Fairfax's party say it's time for him to step down.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam speaks at a news conference at the governor's mansion earlier this month in Richmond.

Amid Blackface Backlash, Ralph Northam Tells Staff He Has No Plans To Step Down

7:53pm February 08, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

The Virginia governor's declaration comes roughly a week after the state Capitol was thrown into disarray by the revelation he appeared in blackface decades ago.

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax speaks to the media in the rotunda at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., on Monday.

Politics & Government

Woman Alleging Sexual Assault By Virginia's Lt. Gov. Hires Washington Law Firm

7:56am February 05, 2019

by Sarah McCammon

The woman will be represented by the same firm that assisted Christine Blasey Ford in her allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, D-Va., has not called for embattled Gov. Ralph Northam to resign. Should Northam step aside, Fairfax would become Virginia's second black Governor.

Eyes On Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax As Gov. Northam Resists Calls To Resign

3:24pm February 04, 2019

With Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's future in doubt over a racist photo, many are looking to the next in line. But now Fairfax is defending himself against a sexual assault allegation.

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