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politics1 year ago

Indiana Lawmaker Flashes Holstered Gun at High School Students Advocating for Gun Control

Indiana lawmaker Jim Lucas showed a holstered gun to high school students advocating for gun control at the state Capitol, prompting criticism and fear from the students. The video of the interaction shows Lucas defending gun rights and asserting the need for self-defense, while the students express feeling powerless and unheard. Lucas, a proponent of loosening gun laws, has faced controversy in the past for his social media posts and has previously sponsored a bill for a state-funded handgun training program for teachers.

via NBC News|
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politics1 year ago

"Indiana State Rep. Jim Lucas Sparks Fear by Showing Gun to High School Students"

Indiana Rep. Jim Lucas, known for controversial statements on firearms, showed his holstered gun to high school students visiting the Statehouse seeking action on gun violence. The video, recorded by a student, captured Lucas's exchange with the students, where he defended carrying a gun despite a student expressing feeling unsafe. Lucas, who helped sponsor a bill allowing lawmakers and staff to carry guns at the Statehouse, has a history of contentious remarks on gun control, including advocating for arming teachers.

via IndyStar|
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crime2 years ago

Indiana Lawmaker Jim Lucas Pleads Guilty to Drunk Driving in Quick Finish Case.

Legal experts say that Indiana State Rep. Jim Lucas' treatment by the Jackson County justice system was fairly typical for the charges he faced, but his case moved through the court unusually fast. Lucas was charged with misdemeanors of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident. He received a suspended sentence and a year of probation, plus restitution to the Indiana Department of Transportation for repairs. His breathalyzer test result of .097 wasn't that high, and his plea agreement was signed and submitted to the judge less than two weeks after his arrest.

via IndyStar|
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crime2 years ago

Indiana State Rep. Jim Lucas pleads guilty in OWI case, avoids jail time.

Indiana State Representative Jim Lucas pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of operating while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident. He received a sentence of 60 days in jail for operating while intoxicated and 180 days for leaving the scene of an accident, but those sentences were suspended. Lucas was placed on 365 days of probation and ordered to pay $3,929.62 in restitution fees to the Indiana Department of Transportation. He must also participate in an alcohol and drug abuse program and his license was suspended for 60 days.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|
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