Former Arkansas lawmaker pleads not guilty to felony domestic violence charges

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussions of domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

A former Arkansas lawmaker who is running for Benton County judge pleaded not guilty Tuesday to felony charges that he assaulted his wife.

Former Rep. Austin McCollum appeared in Benton County Circuit Court and pleaded not guilty to second-degree battering, false imprisonment and aggravated assault against a family member…

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