Wait Convicted for Election Fraud, Faces Up to 6 Years

0:00A jury in Racine County, Wisconsin, just convicted 71-year-old Harry Wait, of election fraud and identity theft. He requested absentee ballots for two politicians without there, okay, Republican State Assembly Speaker Robin Vose, and Democratic Racine Mayor Corey Mason. The two-day trial wrapped up Tuesday with guilty verdicts on two, misdemeanor election fraud counts and one felony identity theft charge. Jurors acquitted him on a second identity theft count. Wait openly admitted in 2022 that he did this to highlight flaws in the state's voter registration setup. Back then, Republican U.S., Senator Ron Johnson praised his initiative, right after the verdict, Wait stood by his actions, insisting the system proved vulnerable. His lawyer has not said if they planned to appeal. Wait now faces up to six years in prison for the felony, plus up to a year in jail per misdemeanor. This echoes a recent case where a Milwaukee election worker got probation and a $3,000 fine

1:00for a similar exposure attempt, underscoring ongoing worries about election safeguards. That's your Canada News Today update, AI-powered and always on.