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politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Texas Woman Acquitted of Illegal Voting Charges Continues Voting Rights Advocacy

Crystal Mason, acquitted of voter fraud, plans to intensify her advocacy for voting rights, stating that it's her duty. Her 2018 conviction for voting illegally was overturned by an appeals court, and she has since founded a nonprofit focused on voter education and registration. Mason's case drew national attention, and she now aims to continue her efforts to combat voter suppression and oppression, with over 90% of her family members becoming deputized registrars to promote voter participation.

via NBC News|

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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago•3 min saved

"Texas Court Acquits Woman Sentenced to 5 Years for Voter Fraud"

Crystal Mason, a Black woman, had her five-year prison sentence overturned by a Texas appeals court for illegally casting a ballot in 2016 while on supervised release for federal tax evasion. The court found that there was insufficient evidence to support the conclusion that Mason knowingly voted while ineligible. Her case has been seen as a violation of the Voting Rights Act and an intimidation tactic on Black voters. Mason's acquittal has sparked discussions about the obstacles faced by marginalized communities in exercising their right to vote, and she has since become more involved in politics, advocating for voting rights.

via Austin American-Statesman|

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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago•2 min saved

Texas Appeals Court Overturns Crystal Mason's Voter Fraud Conviction

A Texas appeals court has acquitted Crystal Mason of an illegal voting conviction, ruling that the state lacked evidence to prove she knew she was ineligible to vote. Mason, a Black grandmother, expressed joy at the decision and vowed to continue fighting for voting rights. Her case has drawn attention to concerns about the state's crackdown on alleged illegal voting, with advocates warning that such efforts could unfairly target voters who make mistakes. Mason, who voted while on supervised release from prison, maintained that she was unaware of her ineligibility and thought she could vote after her release.

via NPR|

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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago•2 min saved

Texas Woman's 5-Year Illegal Voting Sentence Reversed

Crystal Mason, a Texas mother who faced a five-year prison sentence for voting illegally in the 2016 election, had her conviction reversed by the Texas Second Court of Appeals. The court found the evidence insufficient to support her conviction for illegal voting, stating that it was unclear whether she knew she was ineligible to vote. Mason, who was on supervised release after serving time for tax fraud, expressed joy at the decision, while the ACLU hailed it as a victory for voting rights.

via CNN|

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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Texas Woman's 5-Year Voter Fraud Sentence Overturned

Crystal Mason, who was sentenced to five years in prison for illegally casting a provisional ballot in the 2016 election, has been acquitted by a Texas appeals court after it reversed its earlier opinion. The court ruled that the prosecution did not have enough evidence to prove that she knew she was ineligible to vote, prompting outrage from voting-rights activists and marking a significant development in a case that has garnered attention for years.

via The New York Times|

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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago•1 min saved

Texas Woman's Voter Fraud Conviction Overturned

A Texas appeals court overturned Crystal Mason's five-year prison sentence for voting illegally, ruling that the state's evidence was insufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that she knew she was ineligible to vote due to a past felony conviction. Mason, who cast a provisional ballot in the 2016 presidential election with the help of a poll worker, testified that she was not informed of the voting restrictions while in prison and on supervised release. The decision to overturn her sentence comes after years of national attention and criticism of the lower court's ruling.

via NBC News|

#appeals-court #crystal-mason #illegal-voting

legal-politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Texas Woman's 5-Year Voter Fraud Sentence Overturned

A Texas appeals court has overturned the illegal voting conviction and five-year prison sentence of Crystal Mason, who cast a provisional ballot in the 2016 election while on supervised release for federal tax evasion. The court ruled that there was no evidence Mason knew she was ineligible to vote, vindicating her after a seven-year legal battle. The decision highlights the ongoing debate around voting rights and the intent required for illegal voting convictions, with implications for similar cases in the future.

via The Texas Tribune|

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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago•3 min saved

Crystal Mason acquitted: Texas voter fraud conviction overturned

Crystal Mason, a Texas woman sentenced to five years for attempting to cast a provisional ballot in the 2016 presidential election while on supervised release for a tax felony, has been acquitted after a Texas appeals court threw out her conviction. The court ruled that there was not sufficient evidence to show she knew she was ineligible to vote. Mason's case gained national attention as an example of harsh punishment for a voting mistake and was seen by many as an attempt to intimidate Black voters. Despite the acquittal, the case has taken a significant toll on Mason and her family, but she remains committed to fighting for voting rights.

via The Guardian US|

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