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Democrat House Candidate Served Felony Summons at Campaign Event
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In Short: Democratic candidate LaKesha Womack was served with a felony summons at her own campaign event in North Carolina.
Democratic candidate LaKesha Womack faced a felony summons while at a campaign event in Polk County, North Carolina, on October 11, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Tim Moore for the 14th Congressional District seat.
Womack said in a Facebook video that she was confronted by police about felony charges related to failing to return a rental car in 2019 when she arrived at the campaign event. She noted that police knew exactly what car she was driving and served her papers with her address from 2019.
According to North Carolina law, if Womack willfully failed to return the car, she could be guilty of a Class H felony, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 39 months and possible fines.
The original summons was issued in January 2020 but was not successfully delivered to Womack until her recent campaign event.
Womack originally addressed the summons in a video posted online, saying she knowingly did not return the rental car on time, though she did not comment on where the car is now or whether it has been returned.
Incumbent Rep. Tim Moore told the Daily Signal that he is concerned about Womack's fitness for Congress given the unresolved felony charge. Moore emphasized the importance of candidates' qualifications and their ability to manage their personal affairs.
Moore's campaign has knocked on over 60,000 doors as part of get-out-the-vote efforts, highlighting his 'shoe leather' campaign approach.
The incident occurred seven years ago, when Womack allegedly failed to return a rental car valued at $20,000.
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The Daily Signal reported that the summons and police incident report alleges that Womack failed to return a rented 2019 Toyota Corolla, valued at $20,000, by the deadline of October 2019.
What this adds
The incident highlights the scrutiny candidates face during election campaigns, particularly regarding their personal conduct and legal history.
The campaign event in Polk County was not publicly announced, yet law enforcement was aware of Womack's presence and vehicle.
Background
Democratic candidate LaKesha Womack was served with a felony summons while at a campaign event in Polk County, North Carolina, on October 11.
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What's confirmed
- A Democratic candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives said she is facing criminal charges and that she was hit with a police summons while at her own campaign event this month.
- The original summons was issued in January 2020 but was not successfully delivered to Womack.
- According to North Carolina law, if Womack willfully failed to return the car, she could be guilty of a Class H felony, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 39 months and possible fines.
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