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Australian MP Helen Haines critically ill; man charged over attack
A man has been charged in connection with an attack on Australian MP Helen Haines, who remains in critical condition. The suspect's father described her as a family friend. Brendan Nugent's family said they had known Haines for more than 20 years.
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What to know
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A man has been charged over an attack on Helen Haines, who remains in critical condition.
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Brendan Nugent's family says it has known Haines for over 20 years; his father describes her as a family friend.
Why it matters
The family's account of a longstanding connection provides personal background to the case involving an Australian MP.
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