Wait Convicted for Election Stunt, Highlighting Election Security Debates

0:00It's March 25th. This is Global News Today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters globally. A jury in Racine County, Wisconsin, convicted 71-year-old Harry Wait, of two misdemeanor election fraud charges and one felony identity theft. Charge. He requested absentee ballots for Republican State Assembly Speaker Robin Voss and Democratic Racine Mayor Cory Mason back in 2022. Without their permission, Wait said he did it to show weaknesses in the state's voter registration system. The two-day trial ended Tuesday with him acquitted on a second identity theft count. Some places actions at the time, including Republican U.S. Senator Ron Johnson. After the verdict, Wait stood by his choice and said the system still has problems. Sentencing is coming up, with possible time of up to six years in prison for the felony plus up to a year in jail for each misdemeanor. His lawyer hasn't said if they'll appeal. This echoes another case last year, where a Milwaukee election worker got probation and

1:02a $3,000 fine for a similar stunt to expose. Flaws. These rulings highlight ongoing debates over election security in the state.