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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How has Fairfax responded to the accusations against him?

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What was CBS's response to the legal action?

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