Lake on hook for $33K in witness fees in failed challenge
1 year, 11 months ago

Lake on hook for $33K in witness fees in failed challenge

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A judge has ordered Kari Lake, the Republican who lost the Arizona governor’s race, to pay $33,000 in fees for witnesses who helped defend election officials against Lake’s failed challenge of her defeat to Democrat Katie Hobbs, but rejected a request for hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees for the attorneys who defended the officials. In an order Tuesday, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson declined to impose sanctions against Lake and her lawyers, saying Lake’s failure to prove her case doesn’t “equate to a finding that her claims were, or were not, groundless and presented in bad faith.” Thompson, who was appointed by former Republican Gov. On Saturday, Thompson dismissed Lake’s election challenge, rejecting her claim that problems with ballot printers at some polling places on Election Day were the result of intentional misconduct. In early December, a federal judge ordered lawyers representing Lake and Mark Finchem, the defeated Republican candidate for secretary of state, to pay the legal costs for defending election officials against Lake and Finchem’s lawsuit that unsuccessfully sought to require hand counting of all ballots in the November election.

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Arizona's Kari Lake Is Already Claiming Election Fraud
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54 years, 11 months ago

Arizona's Kari Lake Is Already Claiming Election Fraud

Wired  

Prescott, AZ — Kari Lake stood on the steps of the Yavapai County Courthouse in Prescott the night before the US election on a bitterly cold Monday. After walking onstage to Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out for a Hero,” Lake asked for a show of hands from people who were going to vote on Election Day. She has built an entire …

'False and misleading claims': Kari Lake and Mark Finchem lose in court — again
5 months, 4 weeks ago

'False and misleading claims': Kari Lake and Mark Finchem lose in court — again

Raw Story  

Yet another attempt from Kari Lake and Mark Finchem to revive a lawsuit that sought to ban the use of electronic ballot tabulators in Arizona’s most populous counties has been dismissed by a federal appeals court. In the tabulator suit, Lake and Finchem alleged that the electronic ballot tabulators used to count ballots in Maricopa and Pima counties — and …

Kari Lake fails yet again to convince court that she’s rightful Arizona governor
6 months, 1 week ago

Kari Lake fails yet again to convince court that she’s rightful Arizona governor

Raw Story  

Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Kari Lake has lost yet another appeal in her effort to overturn the 2022 election for Arizona governor. In a hearing before the appeals court panel on May 2, Lake attorney Kurt Olsen focused on what he called “newly discovered evidence” that he claimed showed that Maricopa County didn’t conduct required logic and accuracy testing for …

Kari Lake loses Arizona appeals court challenge of 2022 loss in governor race
6 months, 1 week ago

Kari Lake loses Arizona appeals court challenge of 2022 loss in governor race

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Republican Kari Lake has lost an Arizona appeals court challenge arguing that thousands of Phoenix-area mail ballot signatures were not properly verified when she lost the 2022 governor election to Democrat Katie Hobbs. Lake’s attorney, Bryan James Blehm, did not respond Wednesday to telephone and email messages about the appeals court decision and whether Lake would appeal to …

Kari Lake Asks To Forgo Defense In Arizona Election Official's Defamation Lawsuit
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kari Lake Asks To Forgo Defense In Arizona Election Official's Defamation Lawsuit

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Kari Lake, an election-denying Republican running for the U.S. Senate in Arizona, indicated Tuesday she will not defend the comments at the heart of a defamation lawsuit brought by a top GOP election official. Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer filed a lawsuit against Lake last year, alleging that she had falsely accused him of “intentionally sabotaging” the …

"Her goose failed to lay the egg": Judge issues scathing rebuke of Kari Lake's latest election suit
1 year ago

"Her goose failed to lay the egg": Judge issues scathing rebuke of Kari Lake's latest election suit

Salon  

An Arizona judge rejected Kari Lake's request to examine signed ballot envelopes of 1.3 million early voters, handing the defeated Republican gubernatorial candidate another loss in her third lawsuit related to last year's election in the state. In an order filed Thursday, according to The Associated Press, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge John Hannah Jr. argued the ballots' release would …

AZ Supreme Court rejects Kari Lake’s latest request — again
1 year, 1 month ago

AZ Supreme Court rejects Kari Lake’s latest request — again

Raw Story  

Failed Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake had her request to appeal her election lawsuit directly to the Arizona Supreme Court denied Wednesday. The appeal was initially filed with the Court of Appeals, but Lake later asked the Supreme Court to take up her case without the appellate court considering the matter. In her petition to the Supreme Court, Lake claimed …

Kari Lake’s trial to review signed ballot envelopes from Arizona election wraps
1 year, 2 months ago

Kari Lake’s trial to review signed ballot envelopes from Arizona election wraps

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The trial in a lawsuit brought by Kari Lake, the defeated Arizona Republican nominee for governor, to get access to 1.3 million voters’ signed ballot envelopes is now in the hands of a judge after wrapping up midday Monday. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge John Hannah said he would issue a ruling as soon as possible after closing …

Kari Lake's trial to review signed ballot envelopes from Arizona election wraps
1 year, 2 months ago

Kari Lake's trial to review signed ballot envelopes from Arizona election wraps

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The trial in a lawsuit …

Kari Lake sued for defamation by Republican Maricopa County official
1 year, 6 months ago

Kari Lake sued for defamation by Republican Maricopa County official

Raw Story  

Republican Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer filed a lawsuit against failed Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, who refuses to give up her 2022 campaign loss. "Instead, it’s about the instances where Lake and her campaign entities chose to violate defamation law by repeatedly making specific untruthful statements alleging that I had committed heinous crimes," Richer said. A county election worker …

Kari Lake once again appeals to overturn loss in 2022 Arizona governor race
1 year, 6 months ago

Kari Lake once again appeals to overturn loss in 2022 Arizona governor race

Raw Story  

Kari Lake has once again filed her intent to appeal the outcome of her bid to overturn the results of Arizona’s 2022 gubernatorial election, after it failed in Maricopa County Superior Court. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson shot down Lake’s second challenge on May 22, following a three-day trial during which the judge determined Lake failed to prove …

Kari Lake suffers final defeat in bid to overturn Arizona governor’s race that she lost
1 year, 7 months ago

Kari Lake suffers final defeat in bid to overturn Arizona governor’s race that she lost

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter A. Thompson said Ms Lake failed to prove …

Judge dismisses Kari Lake’s final claim in election loss for Arizona governor
1 year, 7 months ago

Judge dismisses Kari Lake’s final claim in election loss for Arizona governor

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A judge on Monday dismissed the only remaining legal claim in Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her loss in last year’s race for Arizona governor, affirming the election of Democrat Katie Hobbs. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter A. Thompson said Lake failed to prove her claim that Maricopa County did not verify signatures on mail ballots as …

Trial over Kari Lake’s last challenge to loss in Arizona governor’s race ends for 2nd day
1 year, 7 months ago

Trial over Kari Lake’s last challenge to loss in Arizona governor’s race ends for 2nd day

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The trial for Kari Lake’s only remaining legal claim in her challenge to the Arizona governor’s race ended Thursday without a decision. Courts have dismissed most of her lawsuit, but the Arizona Supreme Court revived one claim that challenges the implementation of signature verification procedures on early ballots in Maricopa County, home to more than 60% of the …

Trial over Kari Lake’s last challenge to loss in Arizona governor’s race wraps up 1st day
1 year, 7 months ago

Trial over Kari Lake’s last challenge to loss in Arizona governor’s race wraps up 1st day

Associated Press  

MESA, Ariz. — Maricopa County has a failed process for verifying thousands of ballot signatures that even some of its own workers question, attorneys for Kari Lake, the 2022 Republican candidate for Arizona governor, argued in court Wednesday. Lake’s lawyers spent most of the first day of a three-day trial showing video and taking testimony from two previous signature screeners …

Kari Lake headed to trial on last remaining claim in suit over loss in Arizona governor’s race
1 year, 7 months ago

Kari Lake headed to trial on last remaining claim in suit over loss in Arizona governor’s race

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A judge has rejected a bid by election officials to throw out the last remaining election misconduct claim by Kari Lake, the 2022 Republican candidate for Arizona governor, setting up a three-day trial over the former TV anchor’s challenge of her defeat to Democrat Katie Hobbs. In a ruling issued Monday night, Superior Court Judge Peter A. Thompson …

Kari Lake election challenge shouldn’t proceed, Arizona officials say
1 year, 7 months ago

Kari Lake election challenge shouldn’t proceed, Arizona officials say

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The last remaining election misconduct claim by Kari Lake, the 2022 Republican candidate for Arizona governor, is playing out in court as state officials and the Democratic governor asked a judge to throw out the case Friday. Lake’s lawyers say there was a flood of mail-in ballots in Maricopa County, home to more than 60% of the state’s …

Kari Lake’s lawyers fined in failed Arizona election lawsuit
1 year, 7 months ago

Kari Lake’s lawyers fined in failed Arizona election lawsuit

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Republican Kari Lake’s lawyers were sanctioned $2,000 Thursday by the Arizona Supreme Court in their unsuccessful challenge of her defeat in the governor’s race last year to Democrat Katie Hobbs. In an order, the state’s highest court said Lake’s attorney made “false factual statements” that more than 35,000 ballots had been improperly added to the total ballot count. …

Arizona court declines most of Lake’s appeal over gov’s race
1 year, 9 months ago

Arizona court declines most of Lake’s appeal over gov’s race

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Arizona Supreme Court has declined to hear most of Republican Kari Lake’s appeal in a challenge of her defeat in the governor’s race but revived a claim that was dismissed by a trial court. In an order Wednesday, the state’s highest court said a lower court erroneously dismissed Lake’s claim challenging the application of signature verification procedures …

'Burn it to the ground': Kari Lake undeterred after state Supreme Court smacks her down
1 year, 9 months ago

'Burn it to the ground': Kari Lake undeterred after state Supreme Court smacks her down

Raw Story  

Failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake suffered a devastating blow after the state Supreme Court refused to take up her case challenging the results of her election last November, reported Newsweek on Thursday. "Her challenge was thrown out by both Maricopa County Judge Peter Thompson and the Arizona Court of Appeals, which said Lake's case lacked evidence that the hiccups …

Arizona court declines most of Lake's appeal over gov's race
1 year, 9 months ago

Arizona court declines most of Lake's appeal over gov's race

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In an order Wednesday, the state’s highest court said a lower-court had erroneously dismissed …

Kari Lake just lost the Arizona election again — thanks to the state Supreme Court
1 year, 9 months ago

Kari Lake just lost the Arizona election again — thanks to the state Supreme Court

Raw Story  

Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake lost her bid for the seat again on Wednesday when the Arizona Supreme Court struck down her appeal to fight the election loss. The six claims, the state Supreme Court ruled, were "properly dismissed by lower courts." Chief Justice Robert Brutinel said Lake's challenges were "insufficient to warrant the requested relief under Arizona or federal …

Arizona high court declines most of Kari Lake’s appeal over her loss in governor’s race
1 year, 9 months ago

Arizona high court declines most of Kari Lake’s appeal over her loss in governor’s race

LA Times  

The Arizona Supreme Court has declined to hear most of Republican Kari Lake’s appeal in a challenge of her defeat in November’s governor’s race. In an order Wednesday, the state’s highest court said a lower court erroneously dismissed Lake’s claim challenging the application of signature-verification procedures on early ballots in Maricopa County, which includes Phoenix. In mid-February, the Arizona Court …

Lake appeals loss in governor’s race to state Supreme Court
1 year, 9 months ago

Lake appeals loss in governor’s race to state Supreme Court

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kari Lake, the Republican who lost the Arizona governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs, has asked the state Supreme Court to review her challenge of election results that has so far been rejected by the courts. In a filing Wednesday, Lake’s attorneys focused on problems with ballot printers at some polling places in Maricopa County, which is home …

Kari Lake loses appeal in Arizona governor race challenge
1 year, 10 months ago

Kari Lake loses appeal in Arizona governor race challenge

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — An Arizona appeals court has rejected Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs, denying her request to throw out election results in the state’s most populous county and hold the election again. In a ruling on Thursday, the Arizona Court of Appeals wrote Lake, who claimed problems with ballot …

Kari Lake Loses Appeal In Arizona Governor Race Challenge
1 year, 10 months ago

Kari Lake Loses Appeal In Arizona Governor Race Challenge

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING PHOENIX — An Arizona appeals court has rejected Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs, denying her request to throw out election results in the state’s most populous county and hold the election again. In a ruling on Thursday, the Arizona Court of Appeals wrote Lake, who claimed …

Kari Lake defeated again in attempt to overturn her election loss
1 year, 10 months ago

Kari Lake defeated again in attempt to overturn her election loss

Raw Story  

Kari Lake lost another lawsuit attempting to take the Arizona governor's seat. The Arizona State Court of Appeals on Thursday ruled against Lake's second court attempt to take the seat by the force of court. "Lake’s arguments highlight Election Day difficulties, but her request for relief fails because the evidence presented to the superior court ultimately supports the court’s conclusion …

Kari Lake criminal referral sent to Arizona AG from secretary of state
1 year, 10 months ago

Kari Lake criminal referral sent to Arizona AG from secretary of state

Raw Story  

Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake was referred to the Arizona attorney general for investigation on Monday afternoon. According to the referral, which came from Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Lake violated state law by tweeting out copies of voter signatures in her tweets. Lake's tweet that is being targeted by the secretary claims that the GOP-led Senate confirmed that …

Arizona secretary of state hits Kari Lake with criminal referral to state attorney general
1 year, 10 months ago

Arizona secretary of state hits Kari Lake with criminal referral to state attorney general

Salon  

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes on Monday asked Attorney General Kris Mayes to investigate failed Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake for posting photos of voters' signatures on Twitter. Her lawsuit, which was dismissed in court last month, claimed that she lost due to printing issues with voting machines in Maricopa County, which disenfranchised voters But Judge Peter Thompson, who …

Legal experts say Kari Lake's efforts to overturn Arizona's election likely to fail
1 year, 11 months ago

Legal experts say Kari Lake's efforts to overturn Arizona's election likely to fail

Raw Story  

Former Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake is still holding on to her claim that she was the rightful winner of last month's election. "I am standing up for the people of this state, the people who were done wrong on Election Day and the millions of people who live outside of Maricopa County whose vote was watered down by …

Kari Lake loses suit over her defeat in Arizona governor’s race
2 years ago

Kari Lake loses suit over her defeat in Arizona governor’s race

Firstpost  

A judge has thrown out Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs, rejecting her claim that problems with ballot printers at some polling places on Election Day were the result of intentional misconduct. Phoenix: A judge has thrown out Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor’s race …

Trump Acolyte Kari Lake Loses Suit Over Her Defeat in Arizona Govenor's Race
2 years ago

Trump Acolyte Kari Lake Loses Suit Over Her Defeat in Arizona Govenor's Race

News 18  

An Arizona judge on Saturday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Republican candidate Kari Lake, a Donald Trump loyalist who sought to overturn her unsuccessful bid to become the southwestern state’s governor. The court found no “clear and convincing evidence of misconduct” that would have impacted the outcome of the November election as Lake alleged, Judge Peter Thompson said in his …

Kari Lake LOSES her re-election trial after claiming Arizona contest was rigged
2 years ago

Kari Lake LOSES her re-election trial after claiming Arizona contest was rigged

Daily Mail  

An Arizona judge has ruled to toss out Kari Lake’s election fraud lawsuit, alleging that problems with printers and election day protocol cost her a victory. An Arizona judge has ruled to toss Kari Lake’s election lawsuit, alleging that problems with printers and election day protocol cost her a victory Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson issued the edict …

Lake loses suit over her defeat in Arizona governor’s race
2 years ago

Lake loses suit over her defeat in Arizona governor’s race

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — A judge has thrown out Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs, rejecting her claim that problems with ballot printers at some polling places on Election Day were the result of intentional misconduct. Lake, who lost to Hobbs by just over 17,000 votes, was among the most vocal 2022 …

Kari Lake's election lawsuit tossed on Christmas Eve after judge 'dismantles' her complaints: report
2 years ago

Kari Lake's election lawsuit tossed on Christmas Eve after judge 'dismantles' her complaints: report

Raw Story  

According to a report from AzCentral, former newscaster Kari Lake got a lump of coal on Christmas Eve from Maricopa County Judge Peter Thompson who tossed out her election-related lawsuit. The report states that, after two days of hearings, Thompson was unconvinced by Lake's so-called "expert witnesses" who withered under cross-examination. RELATED: 'Maybe it would have worked in fantasyland': AZ …

Republican Kari Lake loses suit over her defeat in Arizona governor’s race
2 years ago

Republican Kari Lake loses suit over her defeat in Arizona governor’s race

LA Times  

Kari Lake, then Arizona Republican candidate for governor, speaks to supporters at the Republican watch party in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Nov. 8. A judge has thrown out Lake’s challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs on Saturday. A judge has thrown out Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor’s race …

Kari Lake loses her legal challenge to the results of the Arizona governor's race
2 years ago

Kari Lake loses her legal challenge to the results of the Arizona governor's race

NPR  

Kari Lake loses her legal challenge to the results of the Arizona governor's race Enlarge this image toggle caption Ross D. Franklin/AP Ross D. Franklin/AP PHOENIX — A judge has thrown out Republican Kari Lake's challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor's race to Democrat Katie Hobbs, rejecting her claim that problems with ballot printers at some polling places …

Arizona judge to consider Kari Lake's stolen election claims
2 years ago

Arizona judge to consider Kari Lake's stolen election claims

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Peter Thompson said she must prove not only that …

Kari Lake challenges her defeat in Arizona governor’s race
2 years ago

Kari Lake challenges her defeat in Arizona governor’s race

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kari Lake, the Republican defeated in Arizona governor’s race, is formally challenging her loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs, asking a court to throw out certified election results from the state’s most populous county and either declare her the winner or rerun the governor’s election in that county. Lake sued Maricopa County officials and Hobbs in her current role …

Kari Lake files lawsuit in bid to overturn Arizona election
2 years ago

Kari Lake files lawsuit in bid to overturn Arizona election

Al Jazeera  

Kari Lake, the Republican defeated in Arizona governor’s race, is formally challenging her loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs. Kari Lake, the Republican defeated in the Arizona governor’s race, is formally challenging her loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs, asking a court to throw out certified election results from the state’s most populous county. Lake, an ally of former United States President …

Lake seeks election records in suit against Arizona county
2 years ago

Lake seeks election records in suit against Arizona county

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kari Lake, the defeated Republican candidate for Arizona governor, has filed a public records lawsuit demanding Maricopa County hand over a variety of documents related to the election. Lake has refused to acknowledge that she lost to Democrat Katie Hobbs and has for weeks drawn attention to voters who said they experienced long lines and other difficulties while …

Republican Kari Lake refuses to concede in Arizona governor’s race she lost
2 years, 1 month ago

Republican Kari Lake refuses to concede in Arizona governor’s race she lost

LA Times  

Refusing to concede, Kari Lake, the defeated Republican candidate for Arizona governor, said Thursday she is assembling lawyers and collecting evidence of voters having trouble casting ballots on election day as she considers her next move. “Rest assured I have assembled the best and brightest legal team, and we are exploring every avenue to correct the many wrongs that have …

Lake, Finchem want to bar Arizona’s vote tabulating machines
2 years, 7 months ago

Lake, Finchem want to bar Arizona’s vote tabulating machines

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Two Republican candidates for top statewide offices in Arizona have asked a court to bar the use of machines in tabulating ballots in the November midterm elections and instead have them counted them by hand. The lawsuit filed Friday by gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem against Democratic Secretary of State and gubernatorial …

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