Driver charged with intentionally injuring Australian federal lawmaker
A driver accused of intentionally causing serious injury to Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines by hitting her with his car was due to face court for the first time on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Haines remained in critical condition after an apparent escalation in political violence that has shocked a nation where such crimes are rare.
TL;DR
- A driver has been accused of intentionally hitting Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines with his car.
- The lawmaker sustained serious injuries and is in critical condition.
- The driver was due to face court for the first time on Wednesday.
- The incident is seen as a potential escalation of political violence in Australia.
- Such crimes are described as rare in the nation.