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Backlash Grows: Virginia AG Nominee Faces Violent Texts Scandal

10/4/2025

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Backlash against Jay Jones, Virginia's Democratic attorney general nominee, over 2022 violent texts to Republican Del. Carrie Coyner.
The texts included fantasies of murdering Todd Gilbert and graphic remarks about wishing death on Republican lawmakers.
Jones acknowledged authenticity, said he regrets sending them, and condemns violent rhetoric.
Coyner expressed discomfort; bipartisan calls mount for Jones to withdraw from the race.

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Story summary

Backlash against Jay Jones, Virginia's Democratic attorney general nominee, over 2022 violent texts to Republican Del. Carrie Coyner.
The texts included fantasies of murdering Todd Gilbert and graphic remarks about wishing death on Republican lawmakers.
Jones acknowledged authenticity, said he regrets sending them, and condemns violent rhetoric.
Coyner expressed discomfort; bipartisan calls mount for Jones to withdraw from the race.