Lt. Gov. Robinson Sues CNN Over Controversial Report

North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has taken legal action against CNN, filing a lawsuit in Wake County Superior Court. The lawsuit, announced at a news conference in Raleigh, alleges that CNN's recent report on Robinson’s past online activity was reckless and defamatory. The report claimed Robinson made offensive racial and sexual comments on a message board associated with a pornographic website. However, Robinson’s team hasn't provided concrete evidence to disprove these allegations yet. The lawsuit seeks $50 million in damages and claims that CNN should have known about previous data breaches that could have compromised Robinson’s personal information. Despite the lawsuit, CNN has remained silent, declining to comment on the matter. The controversial report suggests Robinson made disturbing statements more than a decade ago, including referring to himself as a "black NAZI" and expressing preferences for transgender pornography. The comments also allegedly criticized prominent figures like Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and even hinted at supporting slavery. Robinson has steadfastly denied these claims and has hired a law firm to investigate. His attorney, Jesse Binnall, views the situation as election interference by a left-wing media outlet. The CNN report has led to the resignation of many of Robinson’s campaign staff and some from his lieutenant governor's office. Robinson’s opponent, Attorney General Josh Stein, expressed his doubts about the lawsuit's prospects during a meet-and-greet in Hickory. Stein said, "I would be shocked" if anything substantial comes from the case. Additionally, a former adult video store employee, who had previously accused Robinson of frequenting a porn shop, is also being sued.