Virginia Delegate Matt Fariss, a Republican representing Appomattox, makes gestures during the House session at the state Capitol in Richmond on Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Miles said Fariss began driving and yelling at her to get back in the car. He then turned toward a driveway and struck her with his SUV leaving her with a bruised knee and wrist, Miles said.
Fariss testified that when he made the turn, he thought Miles threw his phone at him in the car, which caused him to duck. He said Miles then made contact with the side of the car, pushing the side mirror in.
Fariss’ attorney, Chuck Felmlee, said the charges brought against his client were "overkill."
"If Matt’s intent was to harm Julie … He did a horrible job," Felmlee said.
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Fariss, who served in the House as a Republican, ran as an independent in 2023 but lost to Republican Eric Zehr.
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