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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|

#acquittal #crystal-mason #illegal-voting

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•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|

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politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Alabama Rep. David Cole Resigns and Pleads Guilty in Voter Fraud Scandal

David Cole, a Republican representative in the Alabama House of Representatives, has resigned after being arrested on a felony charge of voting in an unauthorized place. Cole, who was elected in November 2021, was accused of not meeting the residency requirement for his district. He intends to plead guilty and has agreed to a plea deal that includes a three-year sentence, with 60 days in jail and the remainder on unsupervised probation. Cole's attorney stated that he takes full responsibility for his mistakes and will continue to serve his community.

via AL.com|

#alabama-house-of-representatives #david-cole #illegal-voting