Legal Action and Allegations
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson filed a lawsuit against , claiming the network's report on his alleged explicit posts was reckless and defamatory, seeking at least $50 million in damages.
The lawsuit also targets a punk rock band singer for alleging Robinson frequented a porn shop in the 90s and 2000s, which Robinson denies, calling the report a "coordinated attack" on his gubernatorial campaign.
Context and Responses
CNN's report, which led to significant political fallout for Robinson, included disturbing claims about his online posts, matched by details from his accounts, which Robinson attributes to compromised data.
CNN has declined to comment on the lawsuit, while Robinson's legal team, led by attorney Jesse Binnall, vows to use all legal tools to pursue the facts, amid claims of being targeted politically.