Politics & Government
McKinney City Council Member Charged With Family Violence
La'Shadion Shemwell was arrested Dec. 6.
MCKINNEY, TX -- A 31-year-old McKinney City Council member has been arrested and charged with violence against the family Dec. 6. La'Shadion Anthony Shemwell was accused of assaulting a woman three times, according to a tweet from WFAA reporter Jobin Panicker, who referenced court documents.
#NEW Court documents reveal that a woman who was in "dating relationship" with LaShadion Shemwell alleges assault on 3 seperate occasions this year. Docs reveal the assaults are "Continous Violence Against Family" and constitute a 3rd degree Felony. @wfaa pic.twitter.com/QWIUsjyM7v
— Jobin Panicker (@jobinpnews) December 6, 2018
Shemwell was released the same day after posting $21,500 bond, according to Collin County jail.
McKinney Mayor George Fuller released the following statement to Community Impact.
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“I am aware of the charges alleged against Councilman Shemwell and I have full confidence in our police department and the legal process that will adjudicate these charges. Mr. Shemwell is entitled to due process and, until such time, I will not comment on the facts or persons involved. However, violence against the family is intolerable and anyone convicted of such a crime should be punished to the fullest extent of the law.”
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