The Ben Shapiro Show

How The Daily Wire Turned The VA Gubernatorial Race On Its Head

Oct 29, 2021
Investigative journalism takes center stage as a report links gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe to a law firm involved in undermining sexual assault victims. Attention turns to multiple sexual assault cases in Fairfax County Public Schools, revealing serious administrative failures. The financial ties between the law firm and the schools raise alarms about political influence on education policies. This intricate web of allegations and legal battles showcases the urgent need for accountability and transparency.
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ANECDOTE

McAuliffe's Law Firm Connection to Sexual Assault Cases

  • Luke Rosiak investigated Terry McAuliffe's ties to a law firm, Hunton Andrews Kurth, defending schools against sexual assault victims.
  • A 22-year-old woman alleges rape on school grounds and claims administrators ignored her pleas, highlighting the issue's pervasiveness.
INSIGHT

McAuliffe's Employment and Financial Ties

  • Terry McAuliffe, not a lawyer, was employed by Hunton Andrews Kurth, receiving at least $250,000.
  • Fairfax County Public Schools paid the firm millions, creating potential competing interests between schools, parents, and administrators.
INSIGHT

Title IX and Conflicting Interests

  • The Loudoun County superintendent blamed federal Title IX policy for the cover-up, wanting changes to favor victims.
  • McAuliffe's connected law firm, with school board associations, pushes for the opposite, potentially impacting schools nationwide.
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