Lake Settles Defamation Suit Brought By GOP Official

The Arizona Mirror reports:

After a bitter court battle, Kari Lake has entered a settlement agreement with Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer in a defamation lawsuit over Lake’s false accusations that he helped to steal the 2022 race for Arizona governor from her.

She brought similar allegations about her own loss to Democrat Katie Hobbs in the race for governor two years ago, specifically highlighting Richer’s supposed involvement.

The terms of the settlement are confidential. Richer sought damages to reimburse him and his wife for the thousands of dollars he said they spent to install new security features in their home after he said Lake’s false statements spurred threats of violence and harassment.

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After a bitter court battle, Kari Lake has settled with Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer in a defamation lawsuit over Lake’s false accusations that he helped to steal the 2022 race for Arizona governor from her.
By @Caitlin_Sievers https://t.co/hvMV0S3C7W

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