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Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer’s defamation suit against failed Republican governor candidate Kari Lake has resulted in a judgment in favor of Richer. The judge ruled that Lake’s failure to challenge Richer’s claims was tantamount to an admission of guilt. The next steps in the case will be to determine the extent of the harm Lake’s defamation caused Richer and how much she should pay him in damages.
Judge Rules in Defamation Suit Between Stephen Richer and Kari Lake
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer’s defamation suit against failed Republican governor candidate Kari Lake took a decisive turn. Judge Jay Adleman made clear that Lake’s lawyers admitting they wouldn’t challenge Richer’s claims amounted to conceding guilt. The judge emphasized that a defaulted party loses all rights to litigate the merits of the case.
Following this development, Richer stated, “Kari Lake lied about me, lied to the world, lied to Arizona, lied about the 2022 election.” The default by Lake stands as an admission that she defamed Richer.
How Much Will Lake Have to Pay Richer?
The parties will now argue over how much Richer was harmed and how much that should cost Lake. Despite Lake’s ongoing bluster, the court’s focus remains on the defamation and its consequences.
There are numerous instances of what she said about Richer, which harmed his reputation and potentially put him and his family in danger.
Exposing Lake’s Defamation
Lake’s loss in the defamation case became evident in her statements on a show with Steve Bannon. In the end, Lake did not stand by her claims in court. Instead, she doubled down on her claims on Twitter, leading to the exposure of her own misconduct.
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