Georgia State Rep. Monique B. Harris is facing seven DUI charges after allegedly hitting a cyclist in Atlanta. The incident took place on March 24, 2022, when Harris was driving her SUV and struck a cyclist on Monroe Drive. The cyclist suffered severe injuries and was hospitalized.
Harris failed several field sobriety tests at the scene and was taken into custody. She refused to take a breathalyzer test, leading to an automatic suspension of her driver’s license. Harris was charged with DUI, reckless driving, and failure to maintain lane, among others.
This is not the first time Harris has faced legal issues related to driving under the influence. She was previously arrested for DUI in 2014 and pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of reckless driving.
Harris has since apologized for the incident and announced that she will be seeking treatment for alcohol abuse. She also expressed remorse for the harm caused to the cyclist and stated that she takes full responsibility for her actions.
The incident has sparked outrage among the community, with many calling for Harris to resign from her position as a State Representative. Some have raised concerns about her ability to effectively serve her constituents given her repeated offenses.
Harris is scheduled to appear in court on April 4 to face the DUI charges. It remains to be seen how this latest development will impact her political career and whether she will be able to retain her seat in the Georgia State House.
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