Newly Elected Democrat Faces Felony Car Theft Charge
LaKesha Womack, who flipped a House seat in North Carolina, is scheduled to appear in court next week on a charge stemming from a 2019 rental car incident.
LaKesha Womack, who flipped a House seat in North Carolina, is scheduled to appear in court next week on a charge stemming from a 2019 rental car incident.

The 250-foot arch construction faces legal challenges but may begin this week.
Collingswood voters approved a referendum to end prohibition, allowing liquor sales after more than a century.
The Toronto Blue Jays organization released a statement denouncing outfielder Anthony Santander's social media activity targeting Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed.
A prominent Australian radio host suggested the country should explore removing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese before the next election, citing economic hardship and perceived poor leadership.
Rick Cole, a former deputy mayor under Eric Garcetti, is slated to play a key role in Nithya Raman's transition team as she prepares to take office.
The election forecaster, who accurately predicted the 'blue tsunami,' suggested Donald Trump might find a pretext to leave office due to political isolation.
Intensifying partisan extremism and divisive rhetoric are undermining American strength and benefiting geopolitical rivals, according to an opinion piece.
Los Angeles Mayor-elect Nithya Raman offered reassurances on public safety but avoided direct answers regarding her campaign promises to replace LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.