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Virginia Republican Politician Sues Over Being Called Gay Democrat May 05 2021 3:49 PM EDT A politician seeking the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor of Virginia has filed a defamation suit over being called “a gay Democrat” in an anonymous text message. Glenn Davis, currently a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, filed the suit Tuesday in Norfolk Circuit Court, asking for $450,000 in damages, The Washington Post reports. “Jane Doe” is named as defendant. The text message, sent to multiple recipients, promoted one of Davis’s rivals for the nomination, former Del. Timothy D. Hugo, as “the only conservative running for Lt. Governor.” It mentioned Davis’s efforts to repeal Virginia’s state constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage (now struck down) and included a photo of him at an LGBTQ+ event. ....
Reply Del. Glenn Davis announced Tuesday that he has filed a lawsuit in an effort to find out who is responsible for an anonymous text message last week that called him “a Gay Democrat” while supporting one of his opponents. (Shutterstock) VIRGINIA A Republican candidate for Virginia lieutenant governor filed a defamation lawsuit against an unknown defendant over a text message sent to voters registered for the GOP s convention, which is being held Saturday to choose the party s nominees for statewide offices. Del. Glenn Davis (R-84th) announced Tuesday that he is going to court in an effort to find out who is responsible for an anonymous text message last week that called him a Gay Democrat while supporting one of his opponents. ....
Virginia Lawmaker Suing Anonymous Texter for Calling Him Gay The defamation suit is likely to backfire. Photograph via iStock Virginia Del. Glenn R. Davis Jr. announced on Tuesday that he is suing an anonymous texter who called him a “gay Democrat.” The message that was sent to some Republican state delegates also called former delegate Timothy D. Hugo, Davis’ main competitor in the state’s lieutenant governor race, the “only conservative running for Lt. Governor.” Davis is asking for $450,000 in damages and said in a press statement that the text demonstrates “unethical, illegal, and scandalous tactics” that are detrimental to the Republican Party. ....
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