Tennessee Republican Rep. Joey Hensley of HohenwaldState Sen. Joey Hensley's ex-wife has obtained an order of protection after contending the Hohenwald Republican hit her twice with his car during a domestic argument, reports WSMV-TV. The senator says Gina Hensley's allegations in an affidavit are "completely fabricated."
The Nashville TV station also reports that Sen. Hensley introduced a bill dealing with distribution of property during divorce proceedings. Gina Hensley says the domestic argument came after the senator accused her of taking property that should belong to him.
Gina Hensley also discussed a bill her ex-husband filed eight days prior to the alleged incident, saying a judge may distribute marital property based on who is at fault in a divorce.
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