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Title: Justin Fairfax placed on leave by his law firm after rape allegation
Post by: mystery-ak on February 11, 2019, 05:55:11 pm
Justin Fairfax placed on leave by his law firm after rape allegation
by David Mark
 | February 11, 2019 11:09 AM



Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax has been placed on leave by his law firm as it investigates the sexual assault allegations against him.

Washington, D.C.-based Morrison Foerster "has retained outside counsel to conduct an investigation. During the investigation, Justin Fairfax has taken a leave of absence from Morrison & Foerster. Justin has agreed to cooperate with the firm’s investigation," Larren M. Nashelsky, chairman of the firm, said in a statement.

A number of prominent Democrats, including former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, and several members of Congress have called on Fairfax to resign but it could be that financial pressure is what forces him out.

The law firm's decision is a major blow for Fairfax, depriving him of his main source of income.

Outside employment is common for Virginia lieutenant governors. Other than serving as presiding office — and potential tiebreaking vote — in the state Senate, the lieutenant governor has only a smattering of other official duties. The job pays $36,321 annually.

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Title: Re: Justin Fairfax placed on leave by his law firm after rape allegation
Post by: Frank Cannon on February 11, 2019, 05:58:11 pm
But he won't resign as Lt Gov just like Gov Coonman won't. If the GOP in that state can get their act together in a couple years that election will be a blow out.
Title: Re: Justin Fairfax placed on leave by his law firm after rape allegation
Post by: Sanguine on February 11, 2019, 06:18:56 pm
Quote from: Amb. Frank Cannon on February 11, 2019, 05:58:11 pm
But he won't resign as Lt Gov just like Gov Coonman won't. If the GOP in that state can get their act together in a couple years that election will be a blow out.

Like that's going to happen....
Title: Re: Justin Fairfax placed on leave by his law firm after rape allegation
Post by: Fishrrman on February 12, 2019, 01:40:14 am
Ambassador Frank wrote:
"If the GOP in that state can get their act together in a couple years that election will be a blow out."

Heh, good luck on that.
Them Virginia Republicans be even stupider than your average Republicans!
Title: Re: Justin Fairfax placed on leave by his law firm after rape allegation
Post by: Frank Cannon on February 12, 2019, 01:45:14 am
Quote from: Fishrrman on February 12, 2019, 01:40:14 am
Ambassador Frank wrote:
"If the GOP in that state can get their act together in a couple years that election will be a blow out."

Heh, good luck on that.
Them Virginia Republicans be even stupider than your average Republicans!

LOL. Yup. Watch them pull Ed Gillespie out of the swamp for another run.

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Title: Re: Justin Fairfax placed on leave by his law firm after rape allegation
Post by: Emjay on February 12, 2019, 01:45:32 am
Quote from: Amb. Frank Cannon on February 11, 2019, 05:58:11 pm
But he won't resign as Lt Gov just like Gov Coonman won't. If the GOP in that state can get their act together in a couple years that election will be a blow out.

They won't resign and the democrats won't force them to; in fact, they are already excusing and enabling them.