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Anna Katrina Sevilla

Woman Accused of Killing 8-Year-Old Laughs in Court — Video Sparks Outrage

Victoria Ashton Johnson shocked the community when the woman accused of hit-and-run laughed as charges were read by the judge (Credit: Instagram / Crime News)

A shocking court appearance in Polk County, Florida, has drawn widespread attention after a woman accused in a hit-and-run that claimed the life of an 8-year-old boy and left a 10-year-old severely injured was seen laughing as formal charges were read.

On her first court appearance Friday held via a video conference, Victoria Johnson could be seen laughing and shaking her head in disbelief as the charges were read by the presiding judge. The 30-year-old woman from Florida is facing five charges in connection to a hit-and-run involving two children on Wednesday night.

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