State bill reduces assault of police officer to misdemeanor
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By WND StaffPublished August 28, 2020 at 7:33pm
A police officer participates in a roundtable on the Transition to Greatness: Restoring, Rebuilding and Renewing Thursday, June 11, 2020, at the Gateway Church in Dallas. (Official White House photo by Shealah Craighead)
Along strict party lines, the Democratic-majority Virginia General Assembly has advanced a bill that would allow an assault against a law enforcement officer to be a misdemeanor if the officer is not hurt.
The Virginia Senate voted 21-15 on Wednesday to pass Senate Bill 5032, WSLS-TV reported.
The bill was approved despite the strong objection of Republicans who argue it disrespects police at a time when they are the targets of nationwide protests.
The measure now heads to the House of Delegates, where Democrats are also in the majority.
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