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Text Blast Falsely Claims Gay Florida Candidate Is HIV Positive: “I Knew Exactly What They Were Trying to Do”
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· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A text message has been sent falsely stating that Shevrin Jones, a state senator, is living with HIV.
A local politician is facing a false and hateful claim. A text message has been sent falsely stating that Shevrin Jones, a state senator, is living with HIV. This claim is being widely condemned.
The text message was sent under the guise of being sympathetic towards Jones, but is actually hateful. It falsely claims that Jones was denied the opportunity to donate blood due to testing positive for HIV/AIDS. Further details about this incident are available from CBS News, including possible litigation and the involvement of Equality Florida, a statewide LGBTQ + advocacy organization.
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Category: rights Published: August 14, 2026 Source: them. Reading time: 1 min
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