Virginia State Senator Faces Felony Charges in Monument Destruction

Virginia State Senator Faces Felony Charges in Monument Destruction
Senate President Pro Tempore, Sen. Louise Lucas speaks during debate on the Senate floor at the Virginia Capitol on March 8 , 2020, in Richmond. AP Photo/Steve Helber
Jack Phillips
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A Virginia state senator is facing felony charges related to her involvement in a June protest near a Confederate monument in Portsmouth, Virginia, officials said.

Democratic state Sen. Louise Lucas was charged with conspiracy to commit a felony and injury to a monument in excess of $1,000 during the June 10 incident, Portsmouth Police Chief Angela Greene said Aug. 17 during a news conference.

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