US EditionVirginia Man Charged After Driving Into Crowd at 'No Kings' Protest, Injuring One
- Joseph R. Checklick Jr., a 21-year-old from Culpeper, deliberately drove his SUV into a group of demonstrators gathered along James Madison Highway on Saturday afternoon.
- The incident occurred during a peaceful 'No Kings' rally that was part of thousands of protests nationwide coinciding with a military parade in Washington, D.C.
- Officers observed Checklick deliberately speeding his vehicle into a group of protesters who were breaking up, hitting at least one individual, and promptly initiated a traffic stop.
- Checklick was taken into custody following a traffic stop and faces a reckless driving charge; he remains detained at Culpeper County Jail without the option of bail, while the Culpeper Democrats expressed their gratitude to police for their swift actions.
- Police stated the investigation is ongoing with additional charges possible if injuries are reported, signaling potential further legal actions.
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It could have happened again. We could have had another Charlottlesville today.
Today I attended a peaceful #nokingsday event in Culpepper, Virginia. The protesters were positive and so were many of the passers by. Lots of honks and waves. A bit of heckling and a few middle fingers from drivers passing by. My little group left a...
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