Justin J. Pearson

Justin J. Pearson

Role at the time: Tennessee state representative and Democratic nominee for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District, in a statement to Action News 5

Statement summary

In a statement sent to Action News 5, Pearson says married men of faith in public office have no business sending unsolicited nude photos to women, and calls Taylor's description of the photos as youthful indiscretion a ridiculous and dangerous mischaracterization of predatory behavior.

“Taylor's belief that sending unwanted naked photos of himself to women at 53 years old is "youthful indiscretion" is a ridiculous and dangerous mischaracterization of the type of predatory behavior that needs to be rooted out of our society and politics.”

Justin J. Pearson

Role at the time: Democratic candidate for U.S. House, Tennessee's 9th district; Tennessee state representative

Statement summary

In a statement published by Action News 5, Justin J. Pearson said the president taking the country into war with Iran opens an even darker chapter in the nation's history, that the country cannot bomb its way to peace, and that Congress must immediately vote on a War Powers Resolution to stop the conflict.

“The announcement that the President has taken our country into war with Iran opens an even darker chapter in our nation's history. We cannot bomb our way to peace. The American people do not want more forever wars for regime change, risking lives at home and abroad. Congress must immediately vote on a War Powers Resolution to stop this conflict.”