Lumumba sued over polling day assault

Politician Odinga Lumumba has been sued for $200,000 following a polling day incident that left a Presiding Officer with injuries to her back and an Electoral Assistance Bureau (EAB) observer with a damaged cell phone.

According to a writ prepared and filed by attorney Nigel Hughes yesterday, Onika Beckles is claiming damages in excess of $100,000 for trespass; damages in excess of $100,000 for slander committed by Lumumba; exemplary damages and costs.

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