North Carolina governor candidate Mark Robinson sues CNN over report about posts on porn site
SUMMARY
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, sued CNN for defamation after the network reported he made explicit racial and sexual posts on a pornography website's message board, which Robinson denies. The lawsuit claims Robinson's personal data was compromised in previous breaches, and that the report, which aired in September, recklessly linked him to offensive comments. Robinson also sued a Greensboro singer who alleged he frequented a porn shop in the 1990s, an accusation Robinson also denies. The lawsuit seeks $50 million in damages, alleging a coordinated effort to derail his campaign. Following the report, many of Robinson’s campaign staff resigned, and key GOP allies, including Donald Trump, distanced themselves from his bid for governor. Despite this, Robinson continues to campaign, while Democrats use his past remarks on LGBTQ+ rights and abortion in ads to support his opponent, Attorney General Josh Stein.
