Kari Lake and Arizona Official Settle Defamation Lawsuit

The settlement follows Lake's false claims about election fraud in her 2022 gubernatorial race.

Kari Lake settled a defamation lawsuit with Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer after falsely accusing him of election fraud in 2022.
The settlement terms are confidential, but both parties expressed satisfaction with the outcome.
Lake's claims led to threats against Richer and his family, prompting the lawsuit.
Lake, a prominent election denier, recently lost a U.S. Senate race to Democrat Ruben Gallego.
Despite the settlement, Lake has not publicly conceded her 2022 gubernatorial defeat to Katie Hobbs.