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Lawmaker loses leg in Australian car ramming attack
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Australian MP Helen Haines is at the centre of a reported attack after a car ramming incident in which a lawmaker was said to have lost a leg. Brendan Nugent is facing three charges over the alleged attack on Haines. Commentary in Australia warns that political hate speech can lead to real-world violence, with calls for leaders to act. Separately, searches continue for a missing mother and her three children, with a person of interest sought.
Why now: A violent car ramming targeting an Australian politician has reignited debate over political hate speech and safety.
Helen HainesBrendan NugentAustralia
Evidence
- Person of interest sought as search for missing mom and 3 kids continues · CTV News
- Political hate speech can have real-world fallout. After the alleged attack on Helen Haines, our leaders must act · The Guardian
- Brendan Nugent facing three charges over alleged attack on MP Helen Haines · The Guardian
- Lawmaker reportedly loses leg as car ramming stuns Australia · NBC News
- Police: 6-year-old boy, 35-year-old man killed in crash at Stryker Sports Complex · KWCH
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