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- February 21, 2019
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Democrats Shut Down Bipartisan Investigation of Fairfax Accusations, Silence Victims of Sexual Assault

Days before the legislature adjourns, Democrats rejected calls for a bipartisan panel to investigate two claims of sexual assault against Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax. The eleventh-hour move would run out the clock, depriving the General Assembly of an avenue to investigate the claims.

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The Republican Standard
- February 20, 2019
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Former Gov. McAuliffe Quiets Calls For Resignations In Virginia’s Executive Branch

Despite the Commonwealth’s scandalous situation looking more like a political double standard, Virginia’s top-three elected Democrats may end up holding on to their positions for the time being.

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The Republican Standard
- February 18, 2019
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Speaker Cox Renews Call for Bipartisan Investigation of Justin Fairfax Sexual Assault Allegations

Renewing his willingness to investigate, Speaker Cox has said any inquiry must be bipartisan and “very deliberate.” Meanwhile, House Democrats have blocked any inquiry by the General Assembly from moving forward, scuttling last week’s impeachment push by Democratic delegate Patrick Hope.

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The Republican Standard
- February 13, 2019
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In Leaked Email, Democratic Caucus Told Lawmakers to Dodge Questions on Fairfax Assault Allegations

Democratic lawmakers were advised to avoid answering direct questions about sexual assault allegations against Justin Fairfax, and whether they believe his accusers, according to an email leaked by a Democratic legislator to the New York Times.

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The Republican Standard
- February 12, 2019
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The FBI Cannot Investigate Justin Fairfax Allegations. Does the Former Prosecutor Know This?

Justin Fairfax, a former federal prosecutor, called for an FBI investigation, despite a lack of jurisdiction. Democratic strategists said it’s a red herring, implying Fairfax is deflecting from accusations of sexual assault, and continuing to allege that fellow Democrats leaked the initial allegation against him.

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The Republican Standard
- February 12, 2019
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Despite Resignation Calls, Democrats Aren’t Refusing Campaign Cash from Northam, Fairfax, Herring

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Democrats remain silent on whether they are willing to benefit from the $1.8 million cash on hand reported by PACs associated with Governor Northam, Lt. Governor Fairfax, and Attorney General Herring.

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The Republican Standard
- February 11, 2019
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Congressional Democrats Block Bill Outlawing Infanticide

Democratic lawmakers, both state and federal, remain committed to supporting infanticide.

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The Republican Standard
- February 9, 2019
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Northam to Serve Remainder of Term, as Fairfax Faces Impeachment

Northam vows to serve out his term as pending impeachment proceedings loom over Fairfax. Many Democrats are livid at the outcome, feeling that Fairfax’s scandal distracted from Northam’s, amid accusations by Fairfax that opposition supporters leaked the existence of the first assault allegation against him.

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The Republican Standard
- February 9, 2019
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Justin Fairfax, Former Frat President Now Accused of Rape, Defended Duke’s Greek System Against Charges of Excessive Binge Drinking

In 2000, the year of the alleged rape, Justin Fairfax defended Duke University’s fraternities against charges of excessive binge drinking, one year after Alpha Phi Alpha, of which he served as chapter president, faced dissolution by a university committee for reports of policy violations.

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The Republican Standard
- February 9, 2019
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Sponsor of 40 Week Abortion Bill Rumored as Replacement for Lt. Gov. Fairfax

State Sen. Jennifer McClellan has been floated to replace Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, who faces Democratic calls for impeachment and resignation over allegations of rape and sexual assault. McClellan, of Richmond, sponsored the Senate companion to Kathy Tran’s Repeal Act.

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