Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife and himself, police say
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Key Points:
- Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, before taking his own life in their Annandale home, according to Fairfax County police. Their two teenage children were home during the incident.
- The couple was undergoing a contentious divorce but still lived together; Cerina Fairfax had filed for divorce nearly two years ago and separated from Justin Fairfax.
- Justin Fairfax faced sexual assault allegations in 2019 that ended his political ascent; he denied the accusations, was never charged, and later lost a Democratic primary for governor.
- The couple had financial difficulties after the allegations, including an IRS lien for unpaid taxes that was resolved in 2021.
- Virginia political leaders expressed shock and condolences, emphasizing the tragedy and the importance of resources for domestic violence and mental health support.
