Mark Robinson, who used be North Carolina's lieutenant governor, recently grabbed attention after deciding not pursue his libel lawsuit against a big-name news network. This drama started when a report linked him with offensive remarks from a site dating back from 2008 through 2012. Following a defeat in his gubernatorial race, Robinson has stated he doesn't plan on diving back in politics.
The controversial report and its implications
This report came out in September 2024, claiming Robinson was tied racist, pro-Nazi, and homophobic comments. Allegedly posted on an adult site, these comments referred him as a "Black Nazi," supported slavery and Hitler, and insulted civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. as well as discussed voyeuristic confessions and transgender adult content.
Political repercussions for Robinson
The backlash was swift. Robinson's political allies and key figures in his party distanced themselves; even Donald Trump, who once praised Robinson, pulled back his support. Many from Robinson's campaign team and office walked away in response.
Robinson denied these accusations, saying they were fake and generated using AI, and claimed it was a plot by powerful enemy forces. Yet, it was tough dismiss this due timestamps and identifiable info linked with online profiles.
Details of the legal battle
In October 2024, Robinson hit back with a $50 million libel suit against this news company, attacking report as "recklessly defamatory" and pointing fingers towards past data breaches compromising his accounts.
But by January 2025, he dropped it. He publicly admitted that politics had taken a toll on his family and that no amount money can fix this. Though he mentioned gaining some closure from his investigation, he didn't provide solid proof that supports his fabrication claims.
Robinson's controversial stance on LGBTQ+ issues
Throughout his career, Robinson caught heat his hostile language regarding LGBTQ+ community. He's used terms like "filthy" and "demonic," accused them "mentally raping" kids, and compared homosexuality "abominable sin" paralleling it cow dung and demonic imagery.
Aside from anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, he's made racist and antisemitic remarks, suggesting acceptance "Gay Pride" should mean "White Pride" too. He has questioned Holocaust's reality and undermined women's rights, stoking more fire after news report.
Reflecting on the future
With his lawsuit now shelved and no political comeback in sight, Robinson's future public life remains hazy. The storm from past comments and said report has dented his reputation. As political climate shifts, Robinson's saga underscores serious consequences controversial words and eternal imprint left online.
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