Jury Decides Political Motives Did Not Influence Lynchburg Registrar Replacement Decision
Lynchburg, VA — A federal jury recently decided in favor of two Republican members of Lynchburg’s Electoral Board, concluding that political bias did not play a significant role in the non-reappointment of former General Registrar Christine Gibbons. The lawsuit stemmed from claims that Gibbons was ousted from her position due to her nonpartisanship, violating her First Amendment rights. The decision followed over two hours of deliberation, dismissing allegations against Electoral Board Vice Chair Steven Troxel and Secretary Betty Gibbs. This verdict, delivered late Friday evening, caps a contentious legal battle that has once again highlighted … Read more