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Person impersonating law enforcement dead under COVID-19 Mask Mandate – three other persons wrongfully convicted

Cynthia Walker speaking out on her four family members “Unequal Justice” by Michigan Court.

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“Three of my family members were jailed in 2020 and they didn’t even receive a Trial until October 2022.   

Mandatory Michigan mask-wearing mandates due to COVID 19 infections imposed by Governor Whitmer who relied on Dr. Fauci.

I stand firm that my family members were wrongfully accused, maliciously prosecuted and convicted for 25 years Without the Possibility of Parole, for a matter involving self-defense with a person impersonating being a law enforcement security guard.

Also Court Ordered Fines $919.20, does not make ANY commonsense.  The court ordered fines of $919.20 does not match the criminal punishment imposed of “Life in Prison without the Possibility of Parole,” against my family member Larry Teague.  

Judge Brian Pickell has sealed the video that would exonerate all my family members and I am wondering what is there to hide?  

Our Un-American True Story begins: 

My family members suffered wrongful convictions in the Death of an individual who was impersonating a law enforcement security guard. 

The fourth family member took a Plea Agreement, in lieu of prison, so that she would not be separated from her minor children.   Instead the Michigan State prosecutor still separated this family member from her own children.  

This family member even though not behind actual prison bars, it is the invisible prison bars that torment her mind on a daily basis.  Because the judge also issued an unlawful No-Contact Order, prohibiting her from even speaking with her own parents and Brother who are wrongfully in prison.   

Governor Whitmer’s  COVID-19 mask mandate provided an opportunity for the opportunistic officials of Michigan, to fraudulently arrest and convict anyone that opposed wearing paper Mask.

The death of a purported security guard and three criminal convictions surround fraudulent Mask Mandates imposed by Michigan.  The Mask Mandates were a perfect political opportunity, in a season of Elections.    The scientific logic of a paper-cloth mask was absent, other than the premise that people would feel more protected.

Amazingly enough, in an attempt to cover up the NIH funding of illegal testing of a virus and entire staff back up the animal transmission theory; no animal to human transmission has ever been found.

My niece Sharmel Teague began to enter the Family Dollar store in Flint Michigan, with a Mask on.  The Greeter (later found not to be an actual security guard), became verbally abusive, harassing and degrading Sharmel while her daughter Brya was waiting outside of the store.

Brya the daughter never attempted to enter the store, nor was she ever in the store, as reported by PROSECUTOR David Leyton.

The son (Ramonyea) who has been licensed by the GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT, after completing training, comes to the store and asks one clerk if she witnessed or knew who had assaulted his mother. The Store Clerk said no, but to ask someone else.   (Ramonyea) does not know who the perpetrator is or if he works there or was a customer, that’s why he asked the Store Clerk.  

The law enforcement Security Guard Impersonator was unlawfully carrying a weapon, and violating store policy being a felon in the possession of a weapon.   

The security guard impersonator had ties with Bryant Nolden, Commissioner, who is now deceased.  

But Bryant Nolden had a change of heart and told me that the deceased security guard impersonator was not in fact a licensed security guard and then Nolden came up dead!

Also the law enforcement impersonator  was unlawfully carrying a 38 caliber pistol. (Ramonyea) the son was never aware that the impersonator was the perpetrator who had attacked his mother. (Ramonyea) said his main objective was to determine if anyone had knowledge of the assault against his Mom and if so, identify the perpetrators.

In the midst of investigating (Ramonyea) was interrupted by a familiar voice yelling who hit my wife, who put their hands on my wife and simultaneously observed two men exit a room.    Ramonyea’ observation and training from the Sheriff’s kicked-in.

(Ramonyea) observed two men approaching his dad and one was fumbling in his pocket.   It is no longer about who assaulted his mother and once he saw one man remove a gun out of his pocket as he neared his dad, who was frantically yelling: “who hit my wife,” Ramonyea, tactically worked his way to the scene and shot the Family Dollar Security Guard impersonator (Greeter), in fear for his dad’s life, to defend and protect his father.  What any loving son would do to protect his father.

Ramonyea’ father was unaware that his life was in danger, until the security guard impersonator was shot and the gun fell out of his hand after being shot.

The Security camera video footage will show my family members innocence, but defense counsel and the Michigan state prosecutors will not provide me a copy of incident surveillance video footage.   Judge Pickell has also sealed the Video without justification.

True there does exist within the United States a two tiered system, when a State, Court and its elected officials can fabricate a case and violate all of your constitutional rights knowingly and willingly, with no repercussions. Time for Court Accountability.”

 

MOFFATT MEDIA’S PUBLIC INTEREST CONCERN QUESTION:

Whether the purported Michigan Sentencing Judge Brian S. Pickell has a valid “Oath of Office?

 Stay tuned for Part 2

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Non-binary Trend – Humor

Sometimes “Moffatt Media” needs to have a little humor.

So let’s begin:

The peer pressures we encounter as children and adults, and the expectations society as a whole place on us is enough to endure. Then along comes the Non-binary trend. That is what I call it, “The Non-binary trend.” It does seem like a trend because although gays and lesbians have been around since the dawn of time it was not, in-our-faces.   

It was not forced on people back then as it is today.  So, what gives? Why all of the fuss?  Why is the LGBTQIA+ society so hell bent on acceptance, haven’t people already accepted them for who they are? 

I say it is a ‘trend’ because that is exactly what trends are: they come and then they go, just like the ugly brown corduroy jeans did in the 70’s, the novelty wore off.

I am not attacking the LGBTQIA+ society as a whole, actually, I am trying to understand it. Nevertheless, the world is changing and people everywhere are demanding conformity.  But where is the ‘line in the sand’ drawn?  How do we, who do not understand the uttering of pronouns, acclimate to this paradigm?  It is all too confusing. “Them, They, Their,” compared to ‘He’ and ‘She’ or ‘Her’ and ‘Him’ etc., is again, confusing. And with ‘confusion,’ chaos ensues; and it is apparent the world is in chaos. 

Diving down the rabbit hole of confusion I have made a few discoveries regarding Non-binary.  I have learned that Non-binary is not a catch-all phrase for each ‘gender preference’ of LGBTQIA+ folks.   For example, the word “gender” comes to mind, and frankly, I have my own version of what (I think) ‘gender’ means but, it widely conflicts with what it means to most of the LGBTQIA+ folks.

There is information on the internet that explain the “Non-binary.” I thought Non-binary was a catch-all phrase for males and females whom do not fit the in the (male/female) binary. E.g., I learned that “Non-binary” and “genderfluid” are not the same thing, nor are they mutually exclusive.

Then we have the transgender folks: Apparently, “transgender” is the umbrella word for people who do not ‘identify’ with the gender that was ‘assigned’ to them at birth.  Myself, I would think that a persons’ ‘gender’ is God Given.  Or, in case you are an atheist then one might say that your ‘gender’ was ‘universe given.’  Either way, genders are not ‘assigned’ I mean really, by whom, a doctor?  Well, there are current stories circulating now of [actual] doctors that ARE “assigning” gender to even minor children; with of course, ‘parental permission.’  So much for their Hippocratic oath and complicit Moms and Dads receiving the parent of the year award.

“Genderfluid” means that a person’s ‘gender’ is not permanent as over time it can change.  I thought these people were (simply) bisexual.  At least that is what we called them ‘back-in-the-day.’

It is 2022, no one has a problem with the LGBTQIA+ society; as a matter of fact, I believe that it is more accepted now than it was perhaps 50 years ago.   Although [certain] ‘family members’ and friends disagree with my position on the matter, I love her and him just the same.  (Notice how I said “her and him” as opposed to “them” or “they.”)  Nonetheless, we disagreed and suddenly I was bombarded with (what I like to call) “heterosexual slurs,” e.g., “You’re ignorant, you’re a bigot, or, you’re toxic,” and my all-time favorite, you are indicative of “toxic masculinity.” And if you are a white male in his 50’s then you hit the trifecta of all three ‘slurs’ combined.

So, do we, ‘Boomers’ hate Non-binary people?   Of course not.  What we “hate” is the expectation that “binary” people be expected to cater to their “feelings.” As a societal whole, it is uncalled for, forcing folks to address them with pronouns so that they can feel comfortable and safe.

So, what is the answer to all of this hoopla?  Must we bow down to this “trend” whereby having to relearn the English language just to spare their ‘feelings’ or do we go back to basics and just tell them to suck it up and get tough?  I know speaking for myself, I do not think it is my job to make them ‘feel’ comfortable.  And if the LGBTQIA+ community ‘prides’ itself on tolerance, acceptance, and things of that nature, then perhaps when looking for accountability they should gaze into a mirror rather than a telescope. Until then, we can only hope that this “Trend” will fade away faster than cassette tapes did.

Arend Mathijssen, III, Visiting Columnist

 

Court Law Clerk says happy Trump Indicted

Why am I so happy and content that Trump has been indicted in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida? 

I think it goes a long way to proving how false and prejudicial the “justice system” really is.

I am happy because I think Donald J. Trump is in good company (namely me) and so am I (in good company, namely Trump).   Remember the saying “when guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns?”

Well, how about extending that a little bit more broadly: “when being a good, normal, freeman is outlawed, only outlaws will be good and normal freeman.”   I feel vindicated in my life.  On December 7, 1999, I was indicted and felt it ruined my life.  I never did a split second of jail time for that indictment, but it did ruin my career.  But it was all political HOT AIR.

I am now no less competent to run for President than the best President of recent memory, possibly the freest and most normal, uncompromised President since JFK (and, of course, JFK was SOOO inconvenient that they shot him—to replace him by one of the worst and most detested Presidents ever, namely LBJ).  No, I’m not a saint, neither is Donald John Trump, neither was JFK.  All three of us are/were oversexed womanizers with deep-seated disrespect for social norms and “the powers that be.”

And now, on June 9, 2023, Trump finds himself indicted in the Court where I was a judicial law clerk thirty years ago when his bankruptcy was the first case that came across my desk.  The American Criminal Justice System is really and truly criminal.  But in all other ways it betrays its name: it is UNAmerican, INjust, and “systematic” only in its betrayal of the constitution and all concepts of equity and fairness.

Donald John Trump: welcome to the real American Heart of Darkness.  

Since you would not give up your quest to make America Great Again, even though you and I may not agree about exactly what it takes to Make America Great Again, they have set out to destroy you, just as they did me back in 1999.

You were a rising star then in 1999—I was cut off before I turned 40.

But this is the real purpose of the American Criminal Justice System: to shut down our people and to destroy America once and for all!

God Bless and Save you, Donald John Trump!  You and all other righteous men and women who find themselves in the cross-hairs of the American Criminal Justice System.

Charles Edward Lincoln, III, Visiting Columnist with “Moffatt Media”

 

Disbar Alvin Bragg New York District Attorney Prosecutor for Targeting Former President

Alvin Bragg Jr., District Attorney (Prosecutor), on the job one-year, targets Former President Donald Trump, is so un-American.  Should Bragg  be DISBARRED? 

One has to ask, why would anyone allow Rookie Bragg to pursue former President Trump?  Because he (Bragg) is indispensable and other smart tenured staff in the Manhattan DA’s Office do not wish to jeopardize their own Retirement Plans and livelihoods. 

But did you know that between 2018 & 2020 the Federal government under the Trump administration fed the State of New York with $41.4 Million?  

 And did you know that the Federal government then fed the State of New York with another $3.2 Million in the year 2022?   

The Federal government fed the State of New York, multiple millions of dollars ($45 Mil) in years 2018-2022 for Voting Cyber Security enhancements and “Remediation.”  Does the State of New York not realize the saying:  “Never bite the hand that feeds you.” 

PUBLIC INTEREST CONCERN QUESTION

Is the State of New York suffering from memory lapse, that from 2018 through 2020 Former President Trump and his Administration, has fed New York with multiple millions of dollars for Voting Cyber Security enhancements (improvements)?  

Public Interest Parting Question: Should the Federal government request a refund of the ($45 Mil), Sanction and investigate Voting Irregularities, in the 2021 Manhattan District Attorney General Election?  

Bragg won his DA (Prosecutor) seat on November 2 2021 at: 83.2% and took office January 1, 2022.  During the General Election, one opponent only garnered 16.7%.   Something seems suspicious with this District Attorney Election on its surface. 

Maybe The Project 65 should look at filing a lawyer licensing complaint against Bragg, to have him DISBARRED, for maybe exceeding his scope of employment, job duties and job functions by targeting Former President Trump, on a subject matter of 2016, past the statute of limitations. 

Shameful justice State of New York, in condoning  Alvin Bragg’s illegal targeting Former President Trump.   The same man, former President Trump and his administration, who has helped feed your state.   

“Moffatt Media,” waits for the unsealed purported Indictment against former President Trump! 

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Dismantle the State Bar of Arizona – “Suspend” Supreme Court Rule 32

“Moffatt Media,” supports in part to Dismantle the State Bar of Arizona under Senate Bill 1435 (SB 1435).   “Moffatt Media,” also recommends that (SB 1435), be in Tribute to Lisa Aubuchon, Rachel Alexander & Andrew Thomas … because they have been constitutionally impacted by the Supreme Court of Arizona and private nonprofit corporation Arizona Bar.   

Aubuchon, Alexander and Thomas were retaliated against for doing the right thing to investigate Maricopa County Arizona (Phoenix), $340 Mil (South Court Tower), Courthouse, that should have not escaped Voter Approval.  

“Moffatt Media,” supports (SB1435) in pertinent part at: Section 7, 12-119.06 “Attorney Licensing Requirements  … The supreme court may not require an attorney to be a member of any organization to become or remain a licensed attorney in this state.”  Bold for emphasis. 

Conflicts:  The Supreme Court mandates that attorneys become Members within the State Bar of Arizona, conflicts because:   (1) Arizona is a “Right to Work State.” See Arizona Constitution Article XXV (25) Section 0 and (2) In Janus v. AFSCME, Council 31, 138 S. Ct. 2448 (2018), landmark case of the  United States Supreme Court, recognized mandatory union dues violated constitutional First Amendment right to free speech.   

Supreme Court Rule 32(1): “Practice of law. Every person licensed by this Court to engage in the practice of law must be a member of the State Bar of Arizona in accordance with these rules.”

Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. 32(1) mandatory membership is unconstitutional and illegal and must be Suspended inclusive in (SB 1435). 

Yet to this present date, the ​Supreme Court of Arizona continues to give in Don Bongino fashion, a “double barrel middle finger” towards the Arizona Legislatures, by refusing to reform, restore and implement First Amendment Protections.  

RECOMMENDATIONS 

Any continued refusal by the Supreme Court of Arizona,  NOT to reform, restore, implement and uphold State and Federal First Amendment constitutional laws, that apply to all people, including Aubuchon, Alexander and Thomas and other Arizona Lawyers, then it’s time to call upon the Federal Government for intervention.  

Any continued refusal by the Supreme Court of Arizona,  NOT to Suspend Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. 32(1) Mandatory Membership, then legislatures must move for Articles of Impeachment against Justices of the Supreme Court of Arizona for: public corruption, incompetency, neglect of duty while in their capacity as Justices of the Supreme Court of Arizona.  Remember no one is above the law including Judges-Justices of the Arizona Supreme Court. 

Any continued failure to remove Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. 32(1), Mandatory Membership, in light of the Supreme Court case in  Janus v. AFSCME, is a “systemic structural implosion,” regulating attorneys. Continued failures by the Arizona Supreme Court not to uphold constitutional protections, the Federal Funds issued to the State of Arizona, should be Sanctioned for constitutional violations, along with disgorging Supreme Court Justices salaries.  

Since turning a blind eye to constitutional violations have adversely impacted ALL THREE: Aubuchon, Alexander and Thomas … is illegal,  unconstitutional and needs immediate ratification into (SB 1435).  Extending legislative language into (SB 1435), would not be a difficult process to supplement.  

(SB 1435) should also be amended to state that Aubuchon, Alexander and Thomas’ convictions were illegal, unconstitutional and subsequently null and void, under  Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. 32(1), mandatory membership.

Conclusive findings do exist with good cause to Reinstate All Three:  Aubuchon, Alexander and Thomas …  it’s time! 

For all the foregoing reasons stated above “Moffatt Media,” supports (SB1435) in pertinent  part, that: “The supreme court may not require an attorney to be a member of any organization to become or remain a licensed attorney in this state.”  …

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Arizona Supreme Court make your Wrong a Right

Arizona Supreme Court: Your Wrong, time to make Right.  Remove the Excessive Sanction against Rachel Alexander, Lisa Aubuchon, Andrew Thomas and Reinstate their Arizona Attorneys license it’s time!

Findings reveal the Arizona Supreme Court has weaponized and imposed a $101,292.75 sanctioned against Rachel Alexander, Lisa Aubuchon and Andrew Thomas. The sanction was imposed under Supreme Court Rule 60(b).  

Moffatt Media urges reversal of the $101k+ sanction (fine), because it violates the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution related to “excessive fines,” among other issues.

Surprisingly the Supreme Court’s weaponization began by abusing its power with creating and also imposing administrative Supreme Court Rule 51, de facto law.  

Rule 51 intentionally created another Supreme Court Judge-Justice Seat in conflict with Arizona’s Constitution for Judicial Appointments.  Remember Courts don’t create laws, they interpret and decide laws!

More importantly, Supreme Court Rule 51,  has NEVER  been approved by ANY Arizona Governor, Arizona Legislators nor adopted into law.  Rule 51 continues to be weaponized against Alexander, Aubuchon, Thomas, Arizona Lawyers and other persons.

Essentially the Supreme Court of  Arizona has committed Prosecutorial Misconduct, by inducing Rule 51 weaponization schemes in the form of  “Canceling Out,” First Amendment Protections against All3: (Alexander, Aubuchon & Thomas).  …

Keeping in mind, no state including Arizona, can modify the Bill of Rights First Amendment Constitutional Protections without Two-Thirds Members of Congress or Two-Thirds Arizona Legislatures.  

But the Arizona Judiciary Legislatures did attempt to do the right thing and recommended that the A​rizona Supreme Court ​implement First Amendment Protections.   

However, the ​Supreme Court of Arizona continues to give a “double barrel middle finger” to the Arizona Judiciary Legislatures, by refusing to implement (restore)  First Amendment Protections. 

The failure by the Supreme Court of Arizona not to uphold and (restore) First Amendment Protections does in fact have a chilling adverse impact on Free Speech.

Consequently, maybe it’s time the Federal Government intervenes and impose Sanctions on the State of ​Arizona and ​the State Supreme Court of Arizona, for intentionally removing First Amendment Protections against All3: Alexander, Aubuchon & Thomas … 

“No matter what defense motions we submitted, no matter what evidence we submitted each and every single piece of defense evidence and discovery offered, were all “DENIED” by the Court.” ~ Rachel Alexander 

Moffatt Media’s Recommendation: 

The Supreme Court’s excessive Sanctions against Alexander Aubuchon Thomas masked as: Costs and Expenses should be removed, because they did the right thing to investigate Maricopa County Arizona (Phoenix), $340 Mil (South Court Tower), Courthouse, that should have not escaped Voter Approval. 

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Reinstate ALL3​ Rachel Alexander, Lisa Aubuchon – Andrew Thomas

“David Stringer arrested in 1983 paying teens for sex.” …  says KTAR NEWS.
     Since Baltimore ​Child Pedophile (David Stringer) is able to  retain​​ his Arizona Lawyer’s license, surely there is no reason NOT to REINSTATE ALL3:  Rachel Alexander, Lisa  Aubuchon & Andrew Thomas​, just to name a few.

    Arizona remove the excessive cruel and unusual $101,000.00 illegal Sanction (Fine) imposed against All3 and REINSTATE All3: Rachel Alexander, Lisa Aubuchon and Andrew Thomas Lawyer’s License. Recommendation by Moffatt Media.

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Prosecutor Switched Sides

A United States Department of Justice (DOJ) Prosecutor felt so guilty about how Defendant was treated, that the Prosecutor decided to switch sides, to represent Defendant instead of the Government

Have you ever heard of a Prosecutor switching sides to then defend an alleged Defendant just before Trial?

“Moffatt Media,” has expanded its investigative skills into an Innocence project case.

First time ever, for Moffatt Media’s Eyes to have Witnessed a Prosecutor switch sides to defend an alleged Defendant.

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In my 20 years as an attorney I have NEVER seen a situation where the Prosecutor (Plaintiff’s Attorney) for the United States of America government now becomes Defendants Counsel.

Defense counsel then becomes Plaintiff’s Counsel for the United States of America, said alleged Defendant.

“Since the Prosecutor is now my Counsel, can you have my new counsel call me?”

If my new attorney aka former Prosecutor does not proceed with a Motion to Dismiss the Indictment, will you put forth an effort for dismissal?”

The Transcript declares in part “True and Correct Transcript,” of the reported proceedings held, 9/1/2022.  Defendant argues it is impossible that the Transcript is: “True and Correct.” because the Prosecutor’s Appearance indicates to have switched sides.   The Prosecutor is now my defense counsel, says Defendant.

Above is not done in satire.   Moffatt Media’s eyes did witness where the Court Reporter flipped Prosecutor to represent Defendant, in a Transcript.

In a separate unrelated issue, an Amicus Brief filed by The Onion, actually made its way into the United States Supreme Court, was based on Satire.   Click on highlighted area above for Source Link.

The Onion’s Satire Amicus Brief, and errors found in an actual Federal U.S. District Court Central District Transcript covered by “Moffatt Media,” makes you see comedy at work in Federal criminal cases.

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2022 Federal Funding issued to States for Election Securities Enhancements

 

Short Article

(2022) State-by-State Federal Funds awarded in (2022) to States $75,000,000.00 (seventy-five-million dollars).

“Purpose and Use of Funds. The purpose of the narrative statement and corresponding budget is to provide U.S. citizens, Congress, the EAC and other election stakeholders with information about how your state will use these funds to improve the administration of elections for Federal office, including to enhance election technology and make election security improvements.” …”upgrade election-related computer systems to address cyber vulnerabilities identified through [Department of Homeland Security],” …  says EAC.

To view the complete list of States that received (2022) Election Security Enhancement Funds, to prevent cyber vulnerabilities … click on the highlighted areas above for Source Links.   

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Katie Hobbs Arizona Secretary of State Concealed 2020 Election Document

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OPINION – “ARIZONA  ELECTION NEWS” 

Moffatt Media, Palmdale, California

By Star Moffatt, CEO and Gordon Wiborg, Chief of Police (Ret.) Captain, Armor, US Army (Ret.) – Disabled Veteran

Katie Hobbs, Arizona Secretary’s concealed document dated Jan 30 2020 AZ Funding Request Letter AND Received $8.3 Mil from Fed EAC-1 .  This document speaks for itself of (2020) Arizona Election Security Irregularities.

Did you know that in January 2020, just two months prior to the Arizona 2020 Primary Election, Hobbs requested $8.3 Million from the Federal government, for the benefit of 2020 Arizona “Election Securities?”

Hobbs herself could have prevented the massive physical election audits by disclosing, that she identified Election Security problems.   Because Hobbs requested $8.3 Million from the Federal government and specifically the Federal Funding agency: U.S. Election Assistance Commission, (EAC).

(2020) “Program Narrative by: Katie Hobbs Secretary of State – Grant Funding Information – Amount of Award $8,362,741;  Matching Funds Commitment $1,672,548 … Cyber Vulnerabilities.” …  HAVA to mean: “Help America Vote Act  (HAVA) of 2002 was passed by the United States Congress to make sweeping reforms to the nation’s voting process.” …

Hobbs also justified $8.3 Million for Voter Registration System Upgrades,” and “security fortification at state and local levels.” …

But Hobbs said that the actual physical audit was apolitical stunt,” according to the Washington Examiner.

(2020) Public Election Deception schemes was Hobbs own concealment by requesting (2020) $8.3 Million from the Federal Government.

PUBLIC INTEREST CONCERN QUESTION:

How many 2020 Arizona Voters have been disenfranchised because Hobbs concealed actual Election Security problems? 

Hobbs herself could have prevented the prior massive physical election audits by disclosing that she identified Election Security issues. See also FED FINANCIAL REPORT FROM 2018 THROUGH 2023 ON $7M

Contrary to her claims of transparency, now being revealed to the Arizonians and public, is Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State’s own January 30, 2020, election document, which she had intentionally concealed from the public.

Voting Security Election Irregularities, if didn’t exist within Arizona, then there would have NOT  been a need for Hobbs to request $8.3 Mil in (2020), from the Federal Government Election Assistance Commission!

 

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