Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Found Dead

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Found Dead

Source: Fortune.com

Summary

Justin Fairfax, a former Virginia Lt. Gov. and rising star in the Democratic Party, and his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, were found dead in their home in Annandale, Virginia. Police said Justin Fairfax killed his wife before killing himself. The couple was going through a messy divorce and had two teenage children. Fairfax’s career was derailed by sexual assault allegations in 2019. He was 47, and his wife was 49.


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Justin Fairfax’s career was derailed by allegations, but his personal life was also unraveling. He and his wife were separated, but still living together with their children. The police chief said the couple had financial challenges, and Fairfax had recently been served with court paperwork. The situation seemed to be escalating.

He was a rising star, but his fall was steep.


Author: Evan Null