Justin Fairfax compares himself to lynching victims - WTOP Morning Headlines - Monday, February 25, 2019

Embattled Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax compared himself to Jim Crow-era lynching victims in a surprise speech Sunday, as he resists widespread calls to resign prompted by allegations of sexual assault. After the five-minute speech, stunned senators sat in awkward silence. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - February 25, 2019 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Justin Fairfax compares himself to lynching victims]( Embattled Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax compared himself to Jim Crow-era lynching victims in a surprise speech Sunday, as he resists widespread calls to resign prompted by allegations of sexual assault. After the five-minute speech, stunned senators sat in awkward silence. 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