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Husband says Australian MP lost both legs following alleged car attack

An Australian MP has lost both legs after an alleged car attack, her husband says. The alleged attacker, Brendan Nugent, is 43 years old and faces multiple charges. He appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.

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Husband says Australian MP lost both legs following alleged car attack
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What to know

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    Her husband says the Australian MP lost both legs after an alleged car attack.

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    Brendan Nugent, 43, faces multiple charges and first appeared in court on Wednesday.

Why it matters

The case concerns both an Australian MP’s injuries and court proceedings involving her alleged attacker.

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