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Cochise County supervisor Peggy Judd pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of refusal to perform the duty of an election officer, avoiding a felony conviction and jail, but will pay a fine and legal fees. Judd and fellow Republican supervisor Tom Crosby had refused to certify the 2022 election as required by state law, a decision that could have led to another Democrat in Congress and disenfranchised Republican voters. Following an indictment and charges, Judd pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 90 days of unsupervised probation, court fees, a $550 fine, and legal fees.
Cochise County Supervisor Pleads Guilty Over Election Duties
A Cochise County supervisor, Peggy Judd, admitted to criminal behavior related to her refusal to certify the 2022 election results. Judd pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of refusal to perform the duty of an election officer.
Judd’s plea deal saves her from a felony conviction and jail time, but results in a criminal record, fines, and heavy legal fees. The conviction is a warning to others that conspiracy theories can lead to legal trouble.
Refusal to Certify Election Results
Republican supervisors Judd and Tom Crosby made headlines when they refused to certify the 2022 election results, as required by state law. Their refusal was a protest against Maricopa County’s election and could have put another Democrat in Congress.
Fortunately, a judge ordered the supervisors to certify the election, which eventually occurred two days after the state law deadline.
Judd’s Lonely Court Appearance
On Monday, Judd pleaded guilty in a mostly empty courtroom. Besides 90 days of unsupervised probation, she must pay court fees, a $550 fine and thousands in legal fees. Her attorney, Kurt Altman, stated that Judd wants to retire, go on a mission, and put this incident behind her.
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