RICHMOND – In response to a second, serious, and we believe credible, allegation of sexual assault against Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax, Michael Town, executive director of the Virginia League of Conservation Voters, issued the following statement:
“The allegations against Justin Fairfax are deeply troubling and appalling. We believe these accusations make it impossible for Mr. Fairfax to meet the demands of the office of Lieutenant Governor and disqualify him to hold office in Virginia. We call on Fairfax to immediately resign the office of Lieutenant Governor.
As an organization committed to the health and safety of all people, we also believe it is important to take allegations of sexual assault extremely seriously. Virginia LCV condemns sexual harassment and sexual violence of any kind and we believe that, like all survivors, these women deserve to be respected and heard through a fair, thorough and safe process that allows their full stories to be told.”
Anyone affected by sexual assault, whether it happened to you or someone you care about, can find support on the National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-HOPE). You can also visit online.rainn.org to receive support via confidential online chat.