Kari Lake settles election defamation case brought by Arizona official
Source: Washington Post
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Kari Lake settles election defamation case brought by Arizona official
The official, a lifelong Republican, had sued Lake, who made election denialism a centerpiece of her unsuccessful 2022 campaign for governor.
By Yvonne Wingett Sanchez
November 17, 2024 at 2:58 p.m. EST
PHOENIX — A year-long defamation case against Kari Lake, who falsely blamed a local Arizona election official for her 2022 defeat for governor and has sowed distrust in American election systems, has been settled.
The details of the settlement are confidential, according to two people familiar with the terms, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a private settlement. A court docket in Maricopa County Superior Court stated Sunday that “an agreed upon settlement disposition has been reached as to all parties and claims.”
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer, who brought the lawsuit against Lake, her husband and others, said in a text message Sunday that “both sides are satisfied with the result.”
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By Yvonne Wingett Sanchez
Yvonne Wingett Sanchez writes about voting issues in Arizona for The Washington Post. She previously covered politics for the Arizona Republic.follow on X @yvonnewingett
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/11/17/kari-lake-election-denial-lawsuit-settled/
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