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Northam pardons scandal-scarred state Sen. Joe Morrissey

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Virginia’s outgoing governor has pardoned a state senator who was jailed after a sex scandal that involved a 17-year-old receptionist who later became his wife.

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WTOP Washington DC
Northam pardons scandal-scarred state Sen. Joe Morrissey (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Jan 14, 2022
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Virginia’s outgoing governor has pardoned a state senator who was jailed after a sex scandal that involved a 17-year-old receptionist who later became his wife.
Washington Examiner
Northam pardons Virginia Sen. Joe Morrissey for relationship with underage law firm receptionist (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 14, 2022
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam issued an eleventh-hour pardon to state Sen. Joe Morrissey, who was convicted in 2014 for a misdemeanor count over a relationship with a 17-year-old receptionist at his law firm who later became his wife.
Washington Times
Outgoing Va. Gov. Ralph Northam pardons scandal-scarred state senator (opens Washington Times)
Published Jan 14, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Virginia’s outgoing governor has pardoned a state senator who was jailed after a sex scandal that involved a 17-year-old receptionist who later became his wife.

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