Virginia Democrat hit with felony charges in monument destruction – By Associated Press (Washington Times) / Aug 17 2020
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A Virginia state senator has been charged with two felonies for her alleged involvement in the damaging of a large Confederate monument during protests in the city of Portsmouth, authorities said Monday.
WAVY-TV reports Democratic state Sen. Louise Lucas faces charges of of conspiracy to commit a felony and injury to a monument in excess of $1,000.
The monument stands on a site where slaves were once punished. It consists of a large obelisk and statues of four Confederate military personnel.
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