CHARLOTTE — A probable cause hearing has been set for Congresswoman-elect LaKesha Womack.
Channel 9’s government reporter Joe Bruno reported the incoming 14th District Democrat is facing a felony charge for failing to return a rental car on time in 2019.
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Womack’s attorneys appeared on her behalf Tuesday in Mecklenburg County Court.
Womack has previously said she was homeless at the time and wasn’t aware of the pending charge.
Her next court hearing will be on Dec. 1.