Georgia GOP Official Found Guilty of Illegally Voting Nine Times, Faces Sanctions

A judge has ruled that Brian Pritchard a senior official of the Georgia Republican Party is guilty of illegally voting nine times over several years The decision was made by Administrative Law Judge Lisa Boggs on Wednesday Boggs stated that Pritchard violated state election laws by voting while on probation for forgery and other felonies She found his explanations to be neither credible nor convincing

Penalties and Public Reprimand

As a consequence Pritchard has been ordered to pay a 5000 fine and 37514 in investigative costs incurred by the court Additionally Boggs has mandated that Pritchard be publicly reprimanded for his conduct by the State Election Board which sought the sanctions against him

Call for Resignation

Following the judges decision Georgia Republican Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene has called on Pritchard to immediately resign from his position in the Georgia GOP or face removal Greene emphasized the importance of election integrity within the Republican Party and urged swift action regarding Pritchards status

Background and Allegations

Brian Pritchard known for his conservative talk show on FetchYourNewscom has been an outspoken advocate of the claim that the 2020 presidential election was fraudulent aligning himself with former President Donald Trumps position However investigations have consistently found no evidence of mass fraud in the 2020 election

According to Boggs ruling Pritchard pleaded guilty in 1996 to felony fraud and theft in Allegheny County Pennsylvania involving 38000 in forged checks Despite being on probation until 2011 Pritchard registered to vote in 2008 and voted in nine elections between then and 2010 which constitutes voter fraud

Judges Verdict and Response

Boggs criticized Pritchards explanations stating that his understanding of legal proceedings seemed inconsistent with his professional experience She did not find his justifications credible and emphasized that at the very least he should have been aware of his status as a felon

Pritchards fine includes penalties for each instance of illegal voting and for unlawfully registering to vote in 2008 He has the option to appeal the decision Neither Pritchard nor his lawyer George Weaver Jr could be reached for immediate comment

Defiance and Criticism

Pritchard has maintained his innocence asserting that he had not done anything wrong despite the courts ruling against him He had previously qualified to run in a special election for the state House seat but faced criticism regarding his eligibility due to the illegal voting charges

On his show Pritchard has also expressed controversial opinions about the 2020 election claiming it was stolen and criticizing key Republican figures for their alleged involvement in the outcome

Reactions and Critiques

Following the judges decision voices within the Republican Party have criticized Pritchard for his actions and expressed the need for his resignation Some have pointed out the irony of his repeated claims of election fraud while being investigated for illegal voting himself The situation has sparked discussions about the integrity of the Georgia Republican Party and its leadership