John Rocovich Sues Gov. Spanberger over Board Removal
Rocovich says the governor lacked legal grounds and gave no specific reasons, while seeking to block officials from treating him as removed.
- On Tuesday, former Virginia Tech Rector John Rocovich filed a lawsuit in Montgomery County Circuit Court against Governor Abigail Spanberger, challenging his removal from the Board of Visitors in May.
- Governor Spanberger removed Rocovich in May, citing conduct that allegedly violated the Code of Conduct for Commonwealth Appointees, though her office has provided no detailed explanation for the decision.
- Rocovich's lawsuit argues the removal violated the Virginia Constitution's due process protections, while spokesperson Libby Weit countered that the governor is "the sole judge of sufficiency of the cause for removal."
- The dispute unfolds amid Spanberger's broader initiative to reshape state boards appointed by her predecessor, Glenn Youngkin, complicating Virginia Tech's search for a new president following Tim Sands' resignation.
- Calling the decision "legally unsupported," Rocovich vowed to fight the removal, stating "Virginia Tech deserves better than to be made a political football" and intends to serve his remaining term.
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Virginia Mercury
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Former Virginia Tech Rector Sues Over Removal
Former Virginia Tech rector John Rocovich sued Gov. Abigail Spanberger this week, as well as the university and the Board of Visitors, over his removal, and he’s seeking immediate reinstatement to his seat, according to Cardinal News.
Roanoke Times
Former Virginia Tech Rector John Rocovich sues Gov. Abigail Spanberger over removal
Former Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Rector John Rocovich filed a complaint in Montgomery County Circuit Court on Tuesday, asking a judge to determine that Gov. Abigail Spanberger unlawfully removed him from the board in May.
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