Embattled NC Republican Mark Robinson hospitalized for burns: reports

North Carolina Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson has reportedly been hospitalized just days after a bombshell report linked him to years-old posts on a porn site's in that defended slavery and proclaimed himself a "Black Nazi."

CNN reported on air that Robinson was sent to a hospital following a campaign event Friday night. NewsNation also reported the hospitalization, citing two sources.

CNN later reported that Robinson was treated for burns following an incident.