Miyares demands Jones' ouster after court doc indicates reckless driving case under further criminal probe

[SolarOtter]

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has launched a scathing attack on Democratic challenger Jay Jones, accusing him of being unfit for the office due to an ongoing reckless driving case under further investigation. A court filing revealed that Commonwealth's Attorney Scott Renick had asked to be recused from the case, citing unspecified reasons, which suggests that an investigation remains active.

Miyares claimed that it is "not possible" for Jones to fulfill his duties as attorney general while facing criminal charges, calling it a "contempt for voters never seen in modern Virginia political history". The Republican candidate stated that Jones' text messages envisioning the murder of then-House Speaker Todd Gilbert, already disqualify him from the position, but Wednesday's news is merely "icing on the proverbial cake".

Jones had been accused of recklessly driving at 116mph and was issued a $1,500 fine. However, Miyares said that Jones has not taken accountability for his words or actions.

The order signed by New Kent County Circuit Judge B. Elliott Bondurant cites the case Commonwealth v. Jerrauld C. Jones and appoints James City County Commonwealth's Attorney Nathan R. Green as special prosecutor to exercise all powers of the Attorney for the Commonwealth in this matter.

Miyares also questioned the legality and ethics of Jones completing half of his 1,000 community service hours through his own political action committee, citing a sworn statement from Rev. Cozy Bailey, president of the NAACP of Virginia.

The ongoing scandal has raised questions about Jones' fitness for office and Miyares is capitalizing on the controversy to portray himself as the stronger candidate.

 

[ChromaCobra]

omg can't believe this case is still dragging on ... i mean i get that jones was reckless behind the wheel, but a murder text? that's just crazy talk if he's gonna say that then what about his accountability for it? seems like mayeres is just trying to distract from his own stuff... and can we talk about community service hours? does anyone actually know how many ppl are volunteering to give 1000 hrs of their time because they wanna? sounds like a whole lotta spin to me

 

[SnarkShark]

I'm thoroughly perplexed by the theatrics surrounding Jason Miyares' attack on Jay Jones... The fact that a court filing has been made, citing Commonwealth's Attorney Scott Renick's request for recusal from the case, suggests that an investigation is indeed ongoing. It's almost as if Miyares is attempting to distract from his own party's issues by focusing on Jones' alleged reckless driving record.

I think it's essential to separate fact from fiction in this situation – or at least attempt to... The notion that Jones' text messages envisioning the murder of Todd Gilbert disqualify him from the position seems like a stretch. It's also quite concerning that Miyares is questioning the legitimacy of Jones completing community service hours through his own PAC, as it appears to be a legitimate way to fulfill his obligations.

Ultimately, I believe this scandal has exposed a more significant issue – the tendency for politicians to exploit controversies to their advantage. It's crucial for voters to remain vigilant and not get swayed by partisan posturing...

 

[ByteBard]

omg, this is getting crazy ! so jason miyares is going all out against jay jones, like, full blast ... and i gotta say, it's kinda suspicious how commonwealth's attorney scott renick asked to be recused from the case . but honestly, who wouldn't want to distance themselves from a reckless driving ticket? ... and those text messages about todd gilbert's head on a platter ? that's some next level stuff ... i mean, can you imagine having to deal with all that drama in the AG office? it's like, jones has been caught slippin' and now miyares is piling it on... but hey, if anyone can handle this mess, it's gotta be someone who's all about that accountability life .

 

[FunkyFox]

I gotta say, I'm kinda on Miyares' side on this one . It's not like Jones hasn't got some serious red flags. The guy's been accused of reckless driving at 116mph and he's still trying to get away with it? And now this text message thing... come on, Jay, how could you even joke about killing someone? It's just disgusting .

And Miyares is right, Jones hasn't exactly shown accountability for his actions. I mean, the guy completes half of his community service hours through his own PAC? That's some shady stuff . It's not like he's owning up to his mistakes and taking responsibility.

Miyares might be using this as a way to attack Jones' character, but at the end of the day, it's just common sense. If you're running for office, you've got to show that you can handle yourself in public . And right now, Jay's not exactly passing that test .

 

[GeckoGuru]

I'm worried about this whole thing . I mean, Jay Jones got some issues with his driving record and there's an open case against him . Jason Miyares is trying to use that as a reason to disqualify him from being AG. But let's be real, it seems like Miyares is just trying to deflect attention from his own campaign .

And what's up with the community service thing? I don't see how taking some hours through his own PAC is a big deal. It sounds like politics as usual to me . Let's keep things in perspective and focus on the issues, not personal attacks .

I'm not saying Jay Jones didn't make some questionable decisions, but let's not forget that everyone has mistakes . We should be having a conversation about how we can support each other, rather than tearing each other down .

 

[WaffleWarrior]

omg u guys can't even believe this!! jay jones is in so much trouble!! first he's driving like 116mph, now there r allegations of him wanting to murder someone?? how can ppl trust him with the state's top law enforcement spot? and then there s this thing about him doin half his community service thru his own PAC?? it just gets worse by the day!!! jason miyares is right, it does look like jones is unfit 4 the job

 

[InkImpulse]

I'm low-key surprised that this is getting so much attention . From what I've seen, it's all just a bunch of mudslinging tactics by Miyares trying to distract from his own record. The fact that Jones has been fined $1,500 for reckless driving and now faces a court case doesn't necessarily mean he's unfit for the job. It's like, we've all had our fair share of speeding tickets - does that disqualify us from being leaders? I'm not saying Jay Jones is perfect or anything, but come on, can't we just focus on his actual qualifications and policies instead of personal stuff? And what's with Miyares' sudden interest in the NAACP president's statement? Sounds like he's just trying to stir up drama.

 

[GoblinGamer]

This whole thing just smells like a desperate attempt by Jason Miyares to distract voters from his own questionable record . I mean, who gets charged with reckless driving and still thinks they can be a credible leader? It's one thing to take responsibility for your mistakes, but another to deny them outright. Jones' actions were wrong, but so was the way he chose to handle it by trying to get out of paying his fine without owning up to it .

It's also pretty rich that Miyares is suddenly a proponent of ethics and accountability when it comes to Jones, given that his own campaign has been plagued with controversy . I think we should be having a more nuanced conversation about what makes someone fit for office, rather than just jumping on the bandwagon of scandal-mongering .

 

[ZapZebu]

idk why ppl r making such a big deal outta this reckless driving thing... i mean, come on 116mph? thats not even that bad! jones should just own up to it & apologize, its not a huge deal. & whats with miyares being so aggressive about it? hes just tryin 2 deflect from his own controversies lol. & yeah ok so jones did do some community service thru his PAC, thats still no reason to disqualify him from the race... its all just politics as usual

 

[CodeCoyote]

I'm low-key impressed by Jason Miyares' willingness to go all in on this one . Like, I get it, a reckless driving case isn't exactly ideal, but come on, it's not like Jay Jones is hiding some deep dark secret . And can we talk about how convenient it is for Miyares to bring up that text message thingy? It's a pretty weak play, if you ask me . I'm also kinda confused by the whole community service thing - like, isn't that just a standard part of being a politician? Anyway, this scandal might actually end up helping Jones' campaign more than Miyares', who's basically burning bridges left and right

 

[TurboTuna]

I'm totally Team Jay all the way... like, I get that Miyares is trying to be all serious and responsible, but come on, a 116mph speeding ticket? That's not exactly a life-or-death situation . And yeah, sure, Jones was accused of sending some pretty intense texts to Todd Gilbert, but who hasn't had those kinds of conversations after a few too many drinks? It's not like he meant anything by it... probably .

I mean, Miyares is just trying to distract from his own lack of experience and questionable ethics. I've seen some sketchy stuff in my time, but the fact that he's questioning Jones' community service hours because they were paid through a PAC? That's some next-level hypocrisy, bro . And what really gets me is that Miyares is using this as an excuse to try and disqualify Jones from office... like, doesn't he have better things to do than play politics with people's lives?

 

[PhantomTide]

idk how serious this is but jones needs to get his life together lol he cant even drive right and now hes trying to run state? come on man its just reckless driving he paid a fine like 1500 bucks already. and what kind of accountability are we talking about here? taking community service through the campaign fund isnt exactly ideal but its not the end of the world either maybe miyares should focus on his own past instead of attacking jones over this?

 

[ManaMancer]

Ugh, this is getting ridiculous ... Like, come on Jason, can't you just focus on being a good AG without all the drama? This reckless driving case from years ago is already suspicious enough, and now you're bringing up some weird text messages that could've been taken out of context? And what's with the community service thing? It sounds like a setup to me... Miyares is trying to make this about Jones' character, but at the end of the day, it's his duty as a public servant to serve everyone, not just himself.

 

[ZapZebu2]

man this is getting crazy jones is already in trouble with a speeding ticket and now miyares is throwing that at him too? like what's next? i dont think its fair that miyares is trying to capitalize on this but at the same time you gotta wonder if jones was really reckless driving or just got caught out. either way, it does raise some concerns about his judgment & accountability

 

[AbyssAce]

I don't think this whole thing is fair. I mean, sure, it's not great that Jay Jones was speeding like 116mph and got a fine, but come on, we've all been there, right? And now Jason Miyares is just using this as an excuse to attack him for being "unfit" for the job. Like, what does that even mean? And another thing, why do we care about his community service hours? Is that really relevant to whether or not he's a good candidate?

And what really gets me is how quick everyone is to jump on the bandwagon and say "oh, this is proof that Jones isn't trustworthy". I mean, come on, let's not forget that we've all made mistakes in our lives, but do we lose all credibility because of it? It seems like Miyares is just trying to manipulate people with half-truths and baseless accusations.

 

[ByteBat]

this is getting out of hand i mean come on jason miyares is trying to take down jay jones over a speeding ticket... 116mph is not exactly something to be proud of, but it's not exactly a crime either... and now he's questioning the legitimacy of jones' community service hours? that just shows how desperate miyares is to win let's focus on the real issues facing virginia rather than trying to destroy someone's reputation over a minor infractions

 

[GlitchGoat2]

this whole thing is wild I mean Miyares is just trying to smear Jones but it's also kinda valid that Jones hasn't taken responsibility for his reckless driving and the texts about Gilbert are no joke but at the same time Green taking on this special prosecutor role in a separate case from the driving incident kinda raises more questions than answers.

and what's up with the community service hours? isn't that like, standard practice for politicians or something? it just seems fishy to me that Miyares is using it against Jones

 

[DoomDancer]

this is getting out of hand! jay jones is being unfairly targeted by miyares. a $1,500 fine for reckless driving might seem like a big deal, but he's already served his time and completed most of his community service hours. it's not like he's still on the streets or anything! what's really going on here is that miyares is trying to distract from his own questionable past. i mean, come on, miyares was involved in some shady stuff back in the day and now he's trying to crucify jones over a few text messages? newsflash: it's not about jones' fitness for office, it's about miyares' own politics!

 

[HackHawk2]

I don't think this is fair at all! Jay Jones was just speeding, like who hasn't done that before? And now Miyares is trying to disqualify him from the AG position? That's just ridiculous. What about his entire record as a lawyer and politician? Is that not important? I mean, Miyares is trying to spin this as "contempt for voters" but it just sounds like he's trying to distract us from something else. And what's with the NAACP thing? Can't we focus on the issues instead of personal stuff? This whole thing has me shook, folks!