Virginia Governor Says Deputy May Need to Quit Over Allegations
- Northam says he still has ‘moral compass’ to lead the state
- State plunged into turmoil over racist photo, assault claims
This article is for subscribers only.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said he’s “not going anywhere” but that the Democratic lieutenant governor, Justin Fairfax, may have no option but to resign if accusations of sexual assault are determined to be true.
“These accusations are very, very serious,” Northam said in an interview broadcast in part on Sunday’s “Face the Nation.” “They need to be taken seriously.”