C.J. Covati

Overview

C.J. Covati was a Roanoke attorney, substitute judge, and Republican National Committee donor who was found guilty of assaulting a woman at a strip club. Despite his position as a legal professional a…

Description

C.J. Covati was a Roanoke attorney, substitute judge, and Republican National Committee donor who was found guilty of assaulting a woman at a strip club. Despite his position as a legal professional and judicial officer, he was convicted of the violent assault. The conviction raised questions about his fitness to practice law or serve as a judge.