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Virginia Republicans Plan Hearings For Lt. Gov Fairfax's Sexual Assault Accusers

GOP members in Virginia's General Assembly plan on hearing from women alleging Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax sexually assaulted them years ago. Fairfax denies the allegations.

A Republican lawmaker said he plans to invite two women who have accused Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault to share their stories before a General Assembly panel.

Del. Rob Bell made the announcement made from the floor of the House of Delegates Friday. The hearing will take place in the House Courts of Justice Committee, which Bell chairs. A

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