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Local officials in upstate New York found not guilty in ballot fraud trial


Three county officials from upstate New York accused of conspiring to commit ballot fraud in the 2021 local elections were found not guilty of all charges by a federal jury in Albany. The Rensselaer County officials, who were involved in strategy for Republican candidates, were charged with obtaining absentee ballots in voters’ names through fraud and intimidation and casting false and illegal votes to prevent Democratic candidates from appearing on the Working Families Party line in the general election. The jury deliberated for two weeks before acquitting Richard W. Crist, James R. Gordon, and Leslie A. Wallace of all charges related to violating the rights of county voters and additional charges of witness tampering and making false statements. The trio expressed gratitude to their supporters, friends, and family for standing by them throughout the trial. The case highlighted the importance of fair and transparent elections in upstate New York and the consequences of attempting to manipulate the electoral process. The verdict serves as a reminder of the need to uphold the integrity of democracy and ensure that voters have confidence in the electoral system. The officials’ acquittal is also a testament to the judicial process and the principle of innocent until proven guilty.

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