Defeated Virginia candidate whose explicit videos surfaced says she may not be done with politics

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Susanna Gibson, the Democratic candidate who suffered defeat in the recent Virginia legislative race, is contemplating a return to politics despite the controversies surrounding her campaign and personal life. In an interview with The Big Big News, Gibson expressed both regret and unapologetic determination.

While she acknowledges the unfortunate turn of events, Gibson maintains that a crime occurred when news media reported on explicit videos of her and her husband, which were livestreamed on an adult website. She now aims to support and encourage women entering politics, especially those who may face similar situations.

Gibson, who faced harassment and threats after the videos were revealed, emphasizes the importance of preventing such incidents in the future. She is currently considering her next steps in this mission.

Gibson was unaware of the videos until they were brought to her attention by reporters. Despite two prior background checks, which are common in politics, nothing had surfaced about these videos. She insists that her consent to livestreaming did not equate to consent for the videos to be permanently recorded and shared.

Her legal team argues that the dissemination of the videos violated Virginia’s revenge porn law, which criminalizes the malicious distribution of explicit content with the intent to harass or intimidate.

Gibson asserts that her personal life should not overshadow the pressing political issues at hand, such as abortion rights and gun violence in Virginia. However, critics argue that the online streaming of explicit content was disqualifying for public office, focusing on the fact that she accepted tokens as tips on the website.

Despite the challenges she faced, Gibson remained resolute in her campaign to protect abortion rights following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. She received support from various quarters, including abortion rights groups and LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations.

Gibson now plans to continue her advocacy work on issues like privacy, revenge porn, abortion, and LGBTQ+ rights. Her primary focus is supporting female candidates, recognizing the potential challenges they may face due to their online presence.

She has taken legal action against the distribution of the videos and is determined to move forward with her head held high, determined not to be silenced in the face of adversity.

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