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Lisa Walker-Yeager’s Legal Battle | Kansas City News
Lisa Walker-Yeager, a candidate for Kansas’ 35th District, faces serious legal hurdles as she battles criminal charges for aggravated battery and unlawful firearm discharge — charges stemming from a 2024 incident where she allegedly shot her contractor to protect her daughter. A judge recently rejected her motion to dismiss the case and denied her self-defense immunity claim, noting the defense had ample opportunity to submit key evidence like video and photos earlier. With Kansas law barring felons from holding public office while incarcerated, her political future hinges on this case. The…
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