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Kari Lake’s Admission of Defamation Against Stephen Richer
In a surprising turn of events, Kari Lake has now publicly acknowledged that she defamed Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, a fellow Republican.
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Stephen Richer’s Reaction
Richer has hailed Lake’s admission as a significant victory in his quest to clear his name of the false accusations made against him.
“It is now official that she accepts that all of that is a lie,” he stated to Capitol Media Services.
He went on to point out that Lake was aware of the falsehood of her claims, as evidenced by the rulings in previous election-related cases she had initiated. In those cases, which contested her defeat in the 2022 gubernatorial race, judges found no merit in her allegations regarding mis-sized or fraudulent ballots. Ultimately, Lake was defeated by Democrat Katie Hobbs by a margin of 17,117 votes.
Continued Deception
In a manner reminiscent of former President Donald Trump, Lake has conceded to defamatory statements and falsehoods about the 2022 election in a legal setting, only to release a video wherein she perpetuates these lies among her Republican constituency.
Kari Lake has adopted a strategy akin to that of Trump, delivering truths in court while disseminating falsehoods to her Republican supporters in public.
Future Prospects for Kari Lake
Currently vying for the US Senate seat in Arizona, Lake’s electoral prospects suffered a setback when Senator Kyrsten Sinema announced her decision not to seek reelection as an Independent. In a head-to-head contest, Lake finds herself trailing behind Democrat Reuben Gallego.
Observing the tactics employed by members of the Republican Party associated with Trump, it becomes evident that actions taken in court diverge markedly from declarations made in public. Lake’s legal filings contradict the assertions she presents to the electorate.
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