Arizona election official sues Kari Lake for defamation

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has filed a defamation lawsuit against Kari Lake, a former Phoenix television news anchor and a loyal supporter of former President Donald Trump, who falsely claims she lost the 2022 race for governor because of fraud. Richer claims that he has faced "violent vitriol and other dire consequences" because of lies spread by Lake, including death threats and the loss of friendships. The suit seeks a court order declaring Lake's statements false and requiring her to delete them from social media, in addition to unspecified monetary damages.