Richmond, Va. • Republicans will invite two women who have accused Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, D, of sexual assault to publicly testify before lawmakers, despite Democrats’ objections that it would turn into a “political, partisan show.”
The move came one day after House Speaker Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights, criticized Democrats for resisting his efforts to launch a bipartisan investigation into the accusations against Fairfax.
Del. Rob Bell, R-Albemarle, rose on the House floor shortly after noon on Friday and said the body had "a duty to investigate." He said the House Courts of Justice Committee will schedule a hearing but did not provide a date.