Richard Banks

Richard Lewis Banks(December 31, 1971) is an author and retired Jesstopian Lawyer and Politician who served as the 2nd Vice President of the United States Of Jesstopia from November 28, 2020 until August 19, 2022. He served as acting President from June 28, 2022 - July 1, 2022, then again from July 31, 2022 - August 4, 2022. He was the 3rd Supreme Court Justice of the The J.S Judiciary Bench. He was the acting Supreme Court Head Justice of the Supreme Court from August 5, 2020 to November 28, 2020.His term expired on November 28, 2020(following his appointment to the Vice Presidency).

## Political Information

### Title

Vice President Of The United States Of Jesstopia

## Biological Information

### Spouse

Trisha Banks

Banks studied at the University of Phoenix where he obtained his MBA as well as his masters in Government Ethics. During his time at college he obtained his Law major at the Jesstopian Judiciary Committee School Of Leaders.

## Hon. Richard L Banks

### Office Held

Supreme Court JusticeVice President Of Jesstopia

### Succeeded By

Gerald Hawthrodd

Banks also earned his honorary scholarship, named "The Richard L. Banks Law School Scholarship." He is an inductee in the JJCS Hall Of Scholars.

## Marriage

Banks married Trisha Banks on July 21, 1999. They had a private ceremony and later a family wedding at St. Lutheran Church Of Christ. On September 21, 2022, Trisha Banks announced that she would be filing for a divorce amid his sexual misconduct and abuse of power trial.

## Vice Presidency(2020-2022)

Following the Death of former President Joe Diester on November 28, 2020, John McCallum became The United States Of Jesstopia's 2nd President, whereas Banks became The United States Of Jesstopia's 2nd Vice President. His term was set to expire on November 16, 2024.

### Incidents

On May 2, 2021, an assassination attempt was carried out by Joshua Lane, at Fort Jesstinian.

### Notable Events

On January 31, 2022, Banks held a press conference to address reporters and explain President John McCallum's plan to block State Governors from reopening schools. He denied that the President had exceeded his authority and that his actions to prevent State Governors from reopening schools was unconstitutional.

### Acting President

On June 28, 2022, Banks took over as acting President of the United States Of Jesstopia, the role in which he will hold for 5 days, as President McCallum receives his first round of chemotherapy for a recent bone cancer diagnosis. He was sworn in as acting President at 7:00 AM. President McCallum, under the Jesstopian Constitution, will remain in constant contact with Nationalist House Press Secretary Lynn Rodgers for updates on what is going on in the Nationalist House. He formally returned to his Vice Presidential duties on July 1, 2022.

On July 31, 2022, President McCallum announced that he would be temporarily transferring powers to Banks as he will undergo early morning chemotreatment. On August 4, 2022, he returned to his duties as Vice President.

### Controversies

On August 14, 2022, Banks was accused of inapropriate touching and making inappropriate comments. He is currently being investigated and is facing impeachment if found guilty. On August 16, 2022, it was announced that the Justice Department had subpoenaed Banks for further questioning and to obtain his side of the story.

On September 11, 2022, a court ruled that Banks was guilty of Sexual Misconduct and fostering a hostile work environment.The same court wants the Senate to investigate his conduct and bar him from holding elected or appointed public office in the future.

### Resignation

On August 19, 2022, Banks announced that he would immediately, resign as the 2nd Vice President Of The United States Of Jesstopia amid allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual abuse. President McCallum announced via Twitter that a replacement VP would be selected by noon that afternoon.

## Speculation Of Presidential Candidacy In 2024

On August 25, 2021, Vice President Richard Banks spoke with reporters during an event, where several asked for an answer pertaining to his potential decision on running in 2024.

### Announcement Of 2024 Presidential Candidacy

On April 7, 2022, Vice President Banks announced that he would seek the Presidency in 2024. If he successfully snags the Nationalist Party Nomination, he may rip away Thomas Cooke's chances at the Presidency.

### Withdrawal Of Presidential Candidacy

On July 21, 2022, Banks announced that he would not be continuing to raise funding.

## Authorship(2023-Present)

On January 1, 2023, Banks published his first book entitled "The Highs And Lows," a story about his battle with depression and anxiety as a teenager. He is currently working on two additional books that he says will be released in mid-late 2024.

## Awards and Achievements

Richard L. Banks has been presented several awards of his career. Some of these awards are included in this list as well.

* Civilian Honor For Most Influential Person In Government.
* Presidential Medal Of Great Sacrifice

## References

1. ↑ *Trisha Banks, Wife Of Former VP Richard Banks, Files For Divorce - Retrieved September 21, 2022*
2. ↑ *Vice President Banks To Take On Role As President As McCallum To Recieve First Chemo Treatment - Retrieved June 27, 2022*
3. ↑ *Richard Banks Is Now Jesstopia's President - Retrieved June 28, 2022*
4. ↑ *Vice President Banks Acting As President, Again - Retrieved July 31, 2022*
5. ↑ *Vice President Richard Banks Is Being Investigated For Sexual Harrassment. Two Women Come Forward - Retrieved August 14, 2022*
6. ↑ *Vice President Richard Banks Court Subpoenaed - Retrieved August 16, 2022*
7. ↑ *Former Vice President Richard Banks Guilty Of Sexual Misconduct, Court Finds - Retrieved September 11, 2022*
8. ↑ *Former VP Banks Found Guilty, Court Wants Senate Investigation - Retrieved September 11, 2022*
9. ↑ *FORMER VP RICHARD BANKS FOUND GUILTY OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, COURT WANTS SENATE INVESTIGATE* - Retrieved September 11, 2022

10. ↑ *Vice President Richard Banks Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations - Retrieved August 19, 2022*
11. ↑ *President McCallum Announces Banks Resignation, Twitter - Retrieved August 19, 2022*
12. ↑ *Vice President Banks Doesn’t Answer Regarding Whether He Would Run For The Presidency In 2024. Retrieved August 25, 2021.*
13. ↑ *Vice President Banks Drops Out Of Presidential Race - Retrieved July 21, 2022*