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- William Lawrence pleaded guilty to a felony for chaining to Enbridge Line 5 equipment during a 2013 protest.
- He was sentenced to fines and probation after being charged with trespassing and resisting police.
- National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Zach Bannon labeled Lawrence a “socialist felon” and criticized his agenda.
- Lawrence beat establishment-backed Democrats Matt Maasdam and former ambassador Bridget Brink in the primary.
