Woman accused of hitting Elizabeth City protesters with car appears in court
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and last updated 2021-05-27 12:25:31-04
NORFOLK, Va. - The woman accused of hitting two protesters with her car Monday night made her first court appearance on Thursday morning.
Lisa O Quinn faces two felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. During the brief procedural hearing, O Quinn acknowledged she understands the charges against her and asked for a court-appointed lawyer. The judge set a probable cause hearing date on July 12.
Outside of the courthouse, O Quinn didn t answer any questions about what happened and remained silent.
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A North Carolina woman accused of striking at least two protesters with her vehicle in Elizabeth City during demonstrations over the fatal deputy-involved shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. appeared in court Thursday, as police continue to investigate whether her actions justify a hate crime.
Lisa Michelle O’Quinn, 41, of Greenville, is charged with two felonious counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill by use of a motor vehicle, one count of careless and reckless behavior and one count of unsafe movement, the Elizabeth City Police Department had announced Tuesday.
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