4 staffers for Justin Fairfax quit amid sexual assault controversy
Fairfax was accused of sexual assault and rape last week by two separate women
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Gov. Northam says "I'm not going anywhere"
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam refuses to resign despite growing backlash over a picture on his medical school yearbook page featuring a man wearing blackface and another person in a Ku Klux Klan outfit. Northam has denied being either person in the photo, but he has said he wore blackface on a separate occasion. He sat down with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King for his first television interview about the controversy.
Virginia governor responds to racist photo
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says he's "not going anywhere" in spite of a racist photo printed in his medical school yearbook. The Democratic lawmaker admitted to "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King he "overreacted" when he initially apologized for appearing in the photograph. He went on to say he wasn't either of the two men in the photograph.
Trevor Noah weighs in on blackface controversies
The "Daily Show" host weighs in on blackface controversies surrounding Virginia leaders
Northam says he can take Va. to "next level"
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam insists he will not resign over a racist 1984 yearbook photo. In his only TV interview, the Democrat tells “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King he'll do everything he can to regain Virginia’s trust.
Virginia delegate backs down on calls to impeach Justin Fairfax
"There has been an enormous amount of sincere and thoughtful feedback," Virginia delegate Patrick Hope tweeted
Ralph Northam said racist photo controversy happened for "a reason"
"I know in my heart who I am and I know what I can do and Virginia," Northam told CBS
Virginia governor says he "overreacted" with initial apology for racist photo
When the picture surfaced earlier this month, Gov. Ralph Northam said it was the first time he had seen it
Calls grow for Va. leaders to resign
Justin Fairfax, the lieutenant governor of Virginia, is facing a new allegation of sexual assault, and calls for his resignation are mounting. Meanwhile, Governor Ralph Northam is refusing to step down from his position amid a scandal over a racist yearbook photo. President Trump has yet to weigh in on the controversy. CBSN political contributor and conservative columnist Michael Graham joins CBSN with the latest.
Northam vows to stay in office: "I'm not going anywhere"
In an interview with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, Virginia's Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam says he will not resign amid the controversy over his racist yearbook photo. "I have thought about resigning, but I've also thought about what Virginia needs right now," Northam said.
Virginia Democrats reiterate calls for Northam, Fairfax to resign
Virginia's Don Beyer and Jennifer Wexton stand by their calls for their fellow Democrats to step down
"I'm not going anywhere": Northam vows to remain in office despite calls to resign
"Virginia needs someone that can heal. There's no better person to do that than a doctor," said Northam
Virginia Lt. Gov. calls for investigation into allegations
Several of the state's top Democrats, including U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, have called for Fairfax to step down
Northam says he plans to address racial equality
Northam told the Washington Post it has been "a horrific week for Virginia"
Northam meets leaders of Martin Luther King Jr.’s group
Embattled Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has refused to step down amid controversy. He met with Charles Steele, president of the SCLC and a board member who was a friend of MLK, Bernard LaFayette
Virginia state senator edited yearbook with racist photos in college
The images are just the latest in a string of racist imagery resurfacing for Virginia state politicians
Understanding the "legacy of oppression" behind blackface
The practice became popular in mid-1800's minstrel shows, when white performers darkened their faces to depict African-Americans in prejudicial and offensive ways
Fairfax accuser told others, including congressman, about allegations
Vanessa Tyson claims that the incident took place during the 2004 Democratic National Convention
Virginia AG admits to wearing blackface
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring, the second in line to the governorship of Virginia, released a statement admitting to wearing blackface at a party when he was 19. It's the latest in a string of racially-charged controversies for Virginia state politicians. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Va. reeling amid scandals for top 3 officials
The top three officials in Virginia's government are now all caught in separate scandals. State Attorney General Mark Herring admitted Wednesday he wore blackface to a college costume party in 1980. A few days ago, Herring called for Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to resign over a yearbook photo showing a man in blackface. There is also an allegation of sexual misconduct against Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, which he denies. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Virginia AG admits to dressing in blackface as a student
Mark Herring dressed as the rapper Kurtis Blow as a 19-year-old college student
Uncertain future for Virginia's top Democrats amid several scandals
First, it was Virginia's governor. Then, the lieutenant governor. Now the state attorney general
Woman details alleged sexual assault by Virginia lieutenant governor
Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax has repeatedly denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2004
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The president denounced a New York law that allows abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy if the life of the mother is at risk or the fetus is not viable
Northam's former classmates show support
Four days after Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam was linked to a racist photo in his 1984 medical school yearbook, he has resisted calls to resign. A group of his former classmates issued a statement saying they don't believe he is in the photo. Chip Reid reports.
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