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If @GovernorVA Northam resigns because of the racist photo scandal, @LGJustinFairfax is next in line to take over. So, we are answering one question: WHO IS JUSTIN FAIRFAX? @wusa9 Image
While #Virginia has been widely known as a purple state, it has struggled to elect #blackleaders.

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin #Fairfax is only the second #AfricanAmerican to be elected to a statewide office in Virginia’s history. @wusa9 Image
#Fairfax is the first African-American in nearly 30 years to hold an elected statewide seat in #Virginia.

He was sworn in as lieutenant governor in January 2018 while holding a copy of his ancestor’s #manumission papers in his pocket. @wusa9 Image
As a descendant of slaves, Fairfax has taken stands on race-related issues and worked to bridge the racial divide in Virginia. The 39-year-old has protested lawmakers honoring Confederate generals. @wusa9 Image
He also supported efforts to remove a #RobertELee statue after the violent and deadly attacks at a white supremacist rally in #Charlottesville.
Fairfax was the youngest of four kids and grew up in Northeast DC in his grandmother’s house. He went to @DeMathaCatholic, #DukeUniversity, @ColumbiaLaw, and worked as a federal prosecutor in #NoVa.

#Fairfax now lives in #FairfaxCounty with his wife and 2 children. @wusa9 Image
Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax denies 2004 sexual assault allegation.

@MikevWUSA reports the allegation involves an unsubstantiated claim of sexual assault against Fairfax during the Democratic National Convention in 2004. @wusa9

FULL STORY: wusa9.com/article/news/v…

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Aug 28, 2020
MARCH ON WASHINGTON 2020: This thread has everything you need to know about the #CommitmentMarch in DC today.

We have team coverage on @wusa9 throughout the morning and afternoon. #GetUpDC #MarchOnWashington2020 @NationalAction

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AT 5:00am:

-Public allowed to enter National Mall Reflecting Pool area.

-Entry points at 17th & Constitution or 17th & Independence

-Each person must get a neon green wristband and a ticket

-Must get temperature checked, wear face mask, and gloves @wusa9 #GetUpDC
The NAN will host a pre-show program between 7:00am-11:00am at the Lincoln Memorial.

Main program will be between 11:00-1:00pm. Speakers will include families of Jacob Blake, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner and more @wusa9 #GetUpDC #CommitmentMarch #MarchOnWashington
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Aug 11, 2020
MAN SHOT NEAR WHITE HOUSE | According to the Secret Service, a 51-year-old guy walked up to an officer at 17th and Pennsylvania and said he had a weapon.

The agency said the man allegedly ran toward officer and took something out in a drawing motion. @wusa9 #GetUpDC (thread) Image
The Secret Service said the man got into a “shooter’s stance” as if he were about to fire a weapon.

It was at that point the officer shot the man in his torso. The officer and the man who they shot were taken to area hospitals @wusa9 #GetUpDC Image
The Secret Service came into a press briefing and rushed President Donald Trump out of the room after the shooting happened just before 6p.

President Trump came back about 10 minutes later and said there was a shooting and that things seemed to be under control @wusa9 #GetUpDC
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Jul 21, 2020
CHILD SHOT IN DC: @DCPoliceDept confirms a child was shot at 53rd and East Capitol Street in Northeast DC around 12:30a this morning.

The child was rushed to the hospital, but it is unclear how serious the injuries are. No suspect is in custody. @wusa9 #GetUpDC #BREAKING Image
A crime check within a quarter-mile radius of where this child was shot revealed a slight increase in violent crimes involving a gun when compared to this same time last year.

However, overall violent crimes in that area remained about the same @wusa9 #GetUpDC ImageImage
This shooting comes at a time where police are dealing with a 20% increase in homicides when compared to to this same time last year.

Thankfully, the child shot in this latest case survived and is in hospital. We’re still working to learn how badly they were hurt @wusa9 #GetUpDC Image
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Jul 10, 2020
#Breaking Police make 2nd arrest in 11-year-old Davon McNeal’s murder. Christian Wingfield, 22, was arrested today and charged with First Degree Murder while Armed (Premeditated).

Davon was killed on the Forth of July after leaving a community holiday cookout @wusa9 #GetUpDC Image
Police are still searching for 19 year-old Carlo General and 25 year-old Marcel Gordon. They are wanted in connection to #DavonMcNeal’s murder.

They should be considered armed and dangerous. @wusa9 #GetUpDC ImageImage
Police believe at total of 5 people are responsible for killing 11-year-old #DavonMcNeal. 2 guys are in custody, 2 are on the run, and officers are still working to secure a warrant for the last suspect.

If you know anything, contact the @DCPoliceDept | @wusa9 #GetUpDC Image
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BLACK LIVES MATTER: DC transforms part of 16th Street near the @WhiteHouse into Black Lives Matter Plaza.

Artists painted a massive BLM mural between H and K Streets in response to #GeorgeFloyd and #PoliceBrutality protests @wusa9 @MayorBowser #GetUpDC #BlackLivesMatter
My colleague @KolbieReports captured @DCDPW hanging this sign along the street this morning. Head to her page for more images and videos. @wusa9 #GetUpDC Image
Hot Take: @DMVBlackLives is not here for it.

The social justice organization is calling the mural and street renaming “performative” and “a distraction” as they push for @MayorBowser to decrease the @DCPoliceDept budget. @wusa9 #GetUpDC #GeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter Image
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#Breaking Massive police presence at Alabama Ave and Pennsylvania Ave in Southeast DC. Multiple police agencies on the scene including @DCPoliceDept, @PGPDNews, and @BowiePDNews.

We are being told this is a barricade situation and the suspect has a “long gun.” @wusa9 #GetUpDC Image
NEW INFORMATION: A suspect is in custody following shootout and barricade situation with @DCPoliceDept and multiple Maryland agencies. @wusa9 #GetUpDC Image
DETAILS: Police chase started at 2am. The suspect’s vehicle crashed into another car and police cruiser at Alabama and Pennsylvania Avenues. Suspect got out of car, there was a shootout between several officers and suspect, and suspect barricaded in occupied home @wusa9 #GetUpDC
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