Posted on 02/10/2019 7:34:02 AM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
Virginia's embattled lieutenant governor has urged authorities to investigate sexual assault allegations made against him, but hasn't heeded calls to resign and it is unclear what comes next for the once-rising star of the state Democratic Party.
Two women have made allegations against Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. But on Saturday Fairfax issued a statement repeating his strong denials that he had ever sexually assaulted anyone and made clear he does not intend to immediately resign.
Democratic Del. Patrick Hope said he wants to introduce articles of impeachment against Fairfax on Monday, but Hope is not a powerful figure in the House and there's little sign there's a broad appetite for impeachment with lawmakers set to finish this year's legislative session by the end of the month.
If an impeachment hearing does occur, though, Meredith Watson, 39, willing to testify that Fairfax raped her while they were students at Duke University in 2000, her attorney said in a statement.
"Ms. Watson stands ready, although it will be painful, to tell the Virginia Legislature what Mr. Fairfax did to her when she was 20 years old," the statement said.
Attorneys for Vanessa Watson, a California college professor who said Fairfax forced her to perform oral sex on him at a Boston hotel in 2004, also released a statement saying their client would be willing to testify.
"We are confident that once the Virginia legislature hears Dr. Tyson's harrowing account of this sexual assault, the testimony of many corroborating witnesses, and evidence of his attempts to mislead the public about The Washington Post's decision not to run a story in 2018, it will conclude that he lacks the character, fitness and credibility to serve in any capacity," the statement said.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsmax.com ...
You already did that there lt. gov. At least according to her.
Yep. The RATs are silent regarding “believe the women”.
Exactly the same question I had during the Kavanaugh dustup is:
Where’s the police report?
He is simply using a tactic from the Hillary play book!!
Need popcorn meme.
The believe the women thing only applies when a Republican is being accused.
The lifeblood of the Virginia Democratic Party are the GOPe traitors who still run the Republican Party of Virginia.
They can be a complete trainwreck and still win because they have the active support of powerful Republicans in key positions of influence and power.
Virginia’s embattled lieutenant governor has urged authorities to investigate sexual assault allegations made against him...
—
Yeah. Right after they investigate Ballsy-Ford.
It’s Vanessa Tyson, not Vanessa Watson.
Isn’t he a peach?
And let us not forget”What is the political motive?”.
I’ll be your Huckleberry.
A second Probe, guvner?
Maybe thou askth, a bit much?
Hehe...he said “probe”
Exactly - any odds on how this will “help” him?
These are black on black accusations. Far different political dynamic if these women were white.
He better watch his step. I remember when Oscar Wilde called “for an investigation.” Didn’t work out well for him.
Did these 'crimes' happen prior to his elected to office? One for sure.
If both were prior I can't see impeachment .
If impeachment is allowed for 'crimes' before he held office the door is wide open for impeaching Pres. Trump for anything real, or imagined the 'rats can dig up.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.