In a shocking turn of events, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has granted an “absolute pardon” to Scott Smith, a father who was arrested and charged for trying to protect his daughter. Smith’s daughter was allegedly raped by a skirt-wearing boy at a school in Loudoun County, but the incident was covered up by the superintendent. When Smith tried to speak out at a school board meeting, he was falsely accused of obstruction of justice and disorderly conduct and convicted by a biased prosecutor.
I’m pleased to grant Scott Smith a pardon. He is a dedicated Loudoun County father who was wrongfully prosecuted and convicted for standing up for his daughter at a 2021 Loudoun County School Board meeting after she was sexually assaulted at school. https://t.co/6dWf88U2b1 pic.twitter.com/WCEvciUfzT
— Governor Glenn Youngkin (@GovernorVA) September 10, 2023
This case highlights the dangerous trend of leftist ideology infiltrating our schools and sacrificing the safety of our children. The father was simply trying to advocate for his daughter and protect other students from harm, but instead he was smeared as a domestic terrorist and subjected to a grueling legal battle. It is clear that the justice system is deeply flawed and corrupted by radical prosecutors who prioritize their political agendas over justice.
But this is just the tip of the iceberg. Loudoun County Public Schools spokesman Wayde Byard was also implicated in this cover-up and falsely blamed Smith for causing police presence on the day of the rape. The school board itself was complicit in this horrendous incident by pushing policies that put students at risk, such as allowing transgender students to use whatever restroom they choose. This is a clear violation of traditional values and common sense, and it is unacceptable that our schools are forcing these dangerous and radical policies on our children.
The mainstream media has tried to portray Smith as an angry conservative parent motivated by bigotry and ignorance, but nothing could be further from the truth. He is a loving father who was rightfully outraged by the mistreatment of his daughter and the lack of accountability from school officials. This case should serve as a wake-up call to all parents that our schools are no longer safe spaces for our children, but rather breeding grounds for leftist propaganda and radical agendas.
Governor Youngkin’s decision to grant an absolute pardon is a victory for justice and freedom, but it is not enough. We must demand accountability from those responsible for this cover-up and take action to protect our children from these dangerous policies. It is time for conservatives to unite and stand up against the leftist agenda that is destroying our schools and our society. Only then can we truly ensure the safety and well-being of our children.
