Joe Morrissey was known for his courtroom antics before moving into politics. BUT despite his controversial past and inappropriate relationship, he was reelected to office in an unexpected political comeback.

Sources
Tina's Story
ABC News 8
Infidelity, manipulation and child abuse: Sen. Morrissey and wife’s rift goes public with new allegations--by Tannock Blair

ABC News 13
Virginia lawmaker jailed for teen sex scandal wins state Senate seat--by Elizabeth Tyree

Associated Press
Northam pardons scandal-scarred state Sen. Joe Morrissey--by Ben Finley

Ballotpedia
Joseph Morrissey

CNN Politics
Joe Morrissey is Virginia Democrats’ newest headache--by Chris Cillizza

The Commonwealth Times
Morrissey confronts sex scandal days before mayoral election--by Sarah King

NBC 12
Del. Joe Morrissey agrees to plea deal in teen sex case--by Ashley Monfort

Reuters
Convicted Virginia state legislator wins election while in jail--by Gary Robertson

The Sydney Morning Herald
Punch the Defense

Virginia Mercury
Judge dismisses restraining orders against Sen. Joe Morrissey over radio show outburst--by Graham Moomaw and Rahul Chowdhry Sharma

Vote Smart
Joe Morrissey

The Washington Post
In divorce filing, wife alleges abuse by Va. state Sen. Joseph Morrissey--by Gregory S. Schneider

WTVR CBS News 6
Gun-toting lawmaker once lost two assault-style firearms--by Mark Holmberg
Sheriff bans Joe Morrissey from Henrico jail over an incident with children--by Cameron Thompson

Photos
Delegate Joseph Morrissey--by Cliff from Arlington via Wikipedia CC BY 2.0
Morrissey with AK-47 on Virgina House Floor--screenshot via Happening Now (MamaBarracuda YouTube)
Morrissey and Myrna at Press Conference--screenshot via WTVR CBS 6 (YouTube)

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