Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson lowers damage claim from $50M to $25K in CNN lawsuit

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina Lt. Governor Mark Robinson is now seeking $25,000 in damages in his lawsuit against CNN, significantly less than the original $50 million.

Robinson and his lawyers announced the lawsuit last week following CNN's bombshell report saying Robinson allegedly posted salacious messages on a pornographic website.

The Republican Gubernatorial candidate has denied those claims.

The case is expected to be in court on November 18. This is about two weeks after the election.

On Tuesday, Jesse Binnall, Robinson's attorney, said they seek $50 million in damages from the media outlet.