From Crime Fighter to Accused | Santa Fe News

A Republican lawmaker who once campaigned on tough-on-crime policies is now facing felony charges after a fatal hit-and-run that killed a cyclist. Once a vocal advocate for stricter penalties and bail reform, Kimberly Skaggs is now denied bail as her case moves forward — a dramatic reversal that has fractured her political ties and drawn swift condemnation from her own party. The incident underscores the irony of her past rhetoric and now finds her on the other side of the law, as the justice system applies the very principles she once championed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2266de239ef67e0b