Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Files Defamation Lawsuit Against CBS

Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Files Defamation Lawsuit Against CBS

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A $400 million lawsuit was filed against CBS in federal court, focusing on interviews aired earlier this year with two women accusing Fairfax of sexual assault. The lawsuit alleges CBS promoted false statements without fact-checking, damaging Fairfax's reputation and career. Fairfax denies the accusations, claiming the encounters were consensual. CBS stands by its reporting and plans to defend the lawsuit vigorously.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the main focus of the $400 million lawsuit filed in federal court?

Financial fraud

Environmental damage

Interviews aired by a network

A breach of contract

2.

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What does the lawsuit claim CBS failed to do regarding the statements made by the two women?

Offer a public apology

Verify the information

Provide financial compensation

Hire a new legal team

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According to the lawsuit, what impact did CBS's actions have on Fairfax?

Enhanced his career opportunities

Damaged his reputation

Increased his earnings

Improved his public image

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How does Fairfax respond to the accusations made against him?

He admits to the allegations

He denies the accusations

He remains silent

He files a counter-lawsuit

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What is CBS's stance on the lawsuit filed against them?

They refuse to comment

They admit to false reporting

They stand by their reporting

They plan to settle out of court