Mark Robinson sues CNN. What the complaint says — and what it doesn’t

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson sued CNN over a report that alleged he made racist and sexually explicit comments on a pornographic website more than a decade ago. Robinson has denied the allegations. He’s now seeking $50 million dollars in damages, saying the report harmed his reputation and caused him anxiety and distress. WRAL State Government Reporter Will Doran breaks down the complaint.

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