Arquivos de Tag: lawmaker

Australian man charged in “targeted” attack on lawmaker Helen Haines, who reportedly lost leg

Australian police charged a man on Tuesday over what they alleged was a “targeted” attack with a vehicle on independent lawmaker Helen Haines. Haines has reportedly lost one of her legs in the aftermath of the incident on Monday afternoon, in which a car rammed into her multiple times as she stood near the trunk […]

Former Thai lawmaker arrested after allegedly shooting government official

A former lawmaker in Thailand was arrested Monday for allegedly shooting a local government official and his driver, police said. Chalong Riewrang was arrested and taken to the local police station, Nonthaburi police chief Dejrapee Kongdee said. “We are investigating him in regard to his motive. The two who were shot are being treated at […]