Woman Charged with Assaulting Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe

Ebony Bell faces court over alleged attack amid controversy surrounding Thorpe's protest against King Charles.

Ebony Bell, 28, appeared in court via video link, charged with recklessly causing injury and unlawful assault on Senator Lidia Thorpe.
The alleged assault took place on May 25 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during an Australian Rules football match.
Senator Thorpe claims she sustained serious nerve and spinal injuries requiring surgery, though police described the injuries as minor.
Bell's lawyer cited 'recent threats' as the reason for her remote court appearance and mentioned potential deficiencies in the prosecution's case.
Thorpe, known for her activism, recently made headlines for heckling King Charles, leading to calls for her resignation from the Senate.