Justin Fairfax

Virginia April 7, 2021

Justin Fairfax accuses former Virginia governor McAuliffe of treating him like George Floyd

In a Tuesday night debate for the Virginia governorship, gubernatorial candidate lieutenant governor, Justin Fairfax, a Black man, accused his competitor Terry McAuliffe, of treating him "like George Floyd and Emmett Till" following accusations of sexual assault leveled against Fairfax by two women in 2019.

Justin Fairfax September 10, 2020

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax announces 2021 gubernatorial bid

Virginia’s Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax announced Thursday that he is formally entering the already-crowded race to be the state’s next governor.

Justin Fairfax February 11, 2020

Virginia lieutenant governor's libel lawsuit against CBS dismissed by judge

United States District Judge Anthony Trenga dismissed a $400 million lawsuit filed by Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax against CBS on Tuesday but declined the network's request to be reimbursed for attorney's fees. 

Confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh September 16, 2019

Brit Hume says it is 'utterly political' for Dems to believe new Kavanaugh story, ignore allegations made against others

Several Democratic presidential candidates preemptively called for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's impeachment, but have largely ignored similar allegations against top Virginia Democrats.

Justin Fairfax July 30, 2019

Justin Fairfax to take legal action against accusers, as statute of limitations apparently expires

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is planning to take legal action against the women accusing him of sexual assault and is arguing that the allegations were made to do “nothing more” than smear his reputation and political career, Fox News has learned. 

Justin Fairfax July 2, 2019

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax resigns from law firm amid sexual assault allegations

Virginia's embattled lieutenant governor is stepping down from a law firm where he has worked since last year.

Justin Fairfax 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.

Justin Fairfax 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.

Justin Fairfax 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.

Justin Fairfax 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.