Vindicated! Crystal Mason wins acquittal after years-long fight in politicized voter fraud case
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- Since 2016, Crystal Mason's voter fraud case has exemplified politicized "election integrity" enforcement meant to intimidate voters of color. After years of fighting a charge that was based on a misunderstanding but threatened to send her to prison for years, Mason finally got an acquittal on appeal. Crystal Mason and her attorney Kim T. Cole join Alex Wagner to discuss Mason's ordeal.
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GOP Georgia legislator who voted 9 times needs to be in jail
For life
👆🏾 this!
No jail time for these corrupt politicians along with tainted Supreme Court, is American judicial downfall.
Give us their name
The thing that really doesn't make any sense is that a person can be the president of the United States while in prison but a person who gets out of prison is not even allowed to vote.
So very true I heard about that today
WHAT A CUNTRY
AMERIKKA WAS NEVER EVER GREAT, NEVER EVER
Good question.
Actually, 37 out of 50 States do restore 'Voting Rights' to former Felons who have completed their sentences, and 18 restrict this right while incarcerated. 11 States require either a 'Waiting Period' or some type of 'Restitution' to the State and 2 have no restrictions whatsoever.
The big American insanity
What of Mark Meadows he voted twice in two different states ? America has become the shame of the world and all law abiding democracies. Such a shame 😢😢😢
Then there was the white guy in Nevada who claimed on Fox News that someone (a Democrat) stole his dead mother's ballot and voted. Turns out it was him. He voted illegally. His punishment. Probation. Sickening.
The white guy in Georgia voted 9 times, and still free.
If I'm not mistaken it was three (3) times in 3 states.
Doesn't matters, he committed voter fraud, everyone knows it and NOTHING!!!
Hes not BLACK
His privilege protected him
Meanwhile, back in Georgia, the GOP co-chair voted illegally NINE times! And all he got was a 5K fine. C'mon.... this is beyond disgusting.
This story should be SPREAD WIDELY
Two tier justice.Jail for the poor A small fine for the rich .
Exactly!!!!
It’s called White Privilege!
I WONDER WHAT CANDICE OWENS WOULD SAY ABOUT THIS🤨
That is texas republicans for you. Black and brown americans need to remember well and make changes in the next election. Best of luck, Crystal.
Black Americans. Brown Americans. And fair minded Americans of all skin color. Show up and vote these racists out of office. Forever.
Yeah right some of those black and brown will still vote republican.
Yes sir. I live in Texas and and was outraged to see Paxton still attorney general. I'd like to Abbott gone. But he has been there so long
It’s Republicans all over or they wouldn’t gerrymander districts along racial lines: AL, SC, NC, FL, GA, MS, need I continue.
@@user-hk5wu7pm6oAbbott has been there that long because the people of TX keep re-electing him. Beto would have been a great Senator or governor, look at who they chose instead. Says a lot about TX.
What an amazing and strong woman. I was so disgusted when Paxton was acquitted.
That's our Republican state in action! Vote Democrat up and down the ballot in every election!
Paxton is about to go through some “interesting times”. Stay tuned and keep the faith that things will work out to a benevolent outcome.
As a black man in America; this is not nothing new. They did this to people here in Florida. This is sick! Crystal may God bless you.
Sickening! This country need high accountability for all these clowns.
It's a shame that she had to go thru so much for years for a non-crime, while DJT walks free.
I agree ☝️ 💯 🙏
I remember this injustice from when it first happened. Congratulations to Crystal Mason for prevailing on appeal.
I hope Crystal can sue for compensation
They told her she could though! Yet Biden could have pardon her! Beacuse it was all BS! Yet Trump abused the pardon powers! Why didn't you step in Biden?
Yes congratulations Crystal Mason 🙏🎊🎉
Life & energy spent for this.... There must be compensation.
She needs to sue the state for infringing on her right to vote
Please sue them.
She looks like a scammer lol
Sue the republicans!
@@breezybreeze12Oh poor little triggered snowflake.
@@breezybreeze12 so black women look like scammers?
How about the guy in Georgia with 9 illegal voting rights allegations. He's never been arrested or sent to jail .
Racial bias. Really tired of people not acknowledging there’s racial bias and discrimination against black folks.
he was fined 5000 dollars for all 9 times.A pittance.
He's White, she's Black
He was a Republican .Laws dont afect them .
A person did this in NC. The white male didn't get 3 years. Makes you wonder.
She actually did 10 months in prison! This is shameful.
Ten month a million dollors a month settle ment would be a good settlement for her to get.
Sue the TEXAS DA😮😅😅😅for millions
I will NEVER, ever vote Republican! Vote BLUE down the entire ticket!! 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊
Why vote period what does it do for you nothing but crooked politicians the democrats just has bad we got one in office the country is in a big mess open borders inflation sending money to other countries veterans can’t afford housing many are left of the streets naw all a munch of 💩
We don't want you to vote Republican--We want REAL Americans to vote Republican.
@@bunk9947spineless republicans are not real Americans when they support an insurrection against the United States!
@@bunk9947 You don't even know what real America is
@@bunk9947 Real Americans are my people Native Americans...Real Americans aren't white racists..
Ken Paxton has to be in jail for his crimes...
@@basketballman1854Yes! Who likes criminals? They should be in prison.
@@basketballman1854 No it feels like Accountability.
@@basketballman1854Stick to basketball.
@@basketballman1854Do your think Biden should be charged with a crime?
Do you?@@basketballman1854
It's despicable what they did to her.
what does Crystal Mason get for all her pain and suffering?
she can sue now...she had to wait for this disposition..they will settle out of court for a substantial amount
😢
Her freedom! Yes, she should get so much more, but because of the color of her skin, she won't!
SHE SHOULD SUE
She want get nothing.
Can she sue for false imprisonment?
You can sue for anything.
@@DG-nk7jo Not anything, cops and govt officials have qualified impunity.
@@johnc3525 But you can still sue cops, you might be told the judge won’t take the case, but you can sue for literally anything you want.
If I'm not mistaken she wasn't in prison but was out on bond this whole time, I hope she can sue for that Bond and even more
@CarlosGuzman-vi9xw She literally said, her parole was revoked and she had to go back to jail for 10 months.
It is shameless and absolutely disgusting that this woman that made an honest mistake trying to vote , was sentenced to more years than some of the animals that stormed the capital / assaulted police / etc etc .
Wow, she is so impressive. I'm amazed by her courage, determination, dignity, and knowledge of her self-worth.
That's rubbish. I live in Switzerland and even I know that people who had previous convictions in America aren't allowed to vote. She played the ⬛💳 well
@@dora8428 I replied to you earlier, but I don't see my reply here, so I'll try again. You don't know as much as you think; each state in the US has its own laws about who can vote and who can't. A number of states allow people who have finished their prison sentences to vote, while on parole or probation. At least two states, Maine and Vermont, never remove their citizens' right to vote, even while they are in prison. And your mention of the "race card" when this was mentioned nowhere in the broadcast also tells me something more about your own prejudices. Please take a careful look at the facts.
You live in Switzerland ? You should consider US history and who used and benefitted from a skin colour card from 1652.
@dora8428 Not true, some Ex are eligible to vote, in some states, they have done their time, they should have the Right to vote!!
Now we find out the current Vice Chair of the Georgia RNC voted 9 times!!!!!!!!!!!! Republicans man I tell ya. If you want to know how he was handled it was with kid gloves. You would be correct to assume the fine of 500 dollars for each time he voted seems a little weak compared to what happened to Ms. Mason. You would be right to become outraged.
Thank you for standing up for sanity and fairness.
When will Ken Paxton and Gregg Abbott pay this women for the years of torture they have inflicted?
5 years?! What is with the prison sentences in our country. People out making white collar crimes that destroy whole families livelihoods getting less than that. And she wasn't even guilty! S'messed'up is what it is...
Trump called an attack on Fed building resulting in deaths of Officers, yet Republicans claimed they respect Officers
This is absolutely DISGUSTING! Ken Paxton should have been in jail a long time ago for corruption; yet, he’s arrogantly prosecuting people who don’t deserve it. Unbelievable!
I hope this lady sues Texas for pain and suffering!
TO ALL THE BLACK PEOPLE AND WHITE NEVER LET THE MAGA HATERS STOP YOU FROM STANDING UP TO RACISM!!!🌊🌊💙💙💙🇺🇲
How about people of any skin color?
@@sherylhoward4831👍Apparently they don't exist when someone thinks in terms of black and white.
Hang on,,,, the vice chair somewhere voted illegally 9 times and he got $5000 fine!!! She got 5 years in prison for trying to do her duty but not being told she wasn’t allowed to??? Where’s the justice?
Aint no justice .It all a joke.
I’m so glad that she is FINALLY vindicated. Her conviction was a gross miscarriage of justice.
Vote Blue 2024! 💙💙💙 Volunteer or donate whatever you can!
@lydiaaguayo3178 Exactly right and a couple of places that need our help is with retired U.S. Marine Lucas Kunce D-MS, who is not a "sucker or loser" as Trump called our military people, who is running against Josh Hawley who has been taking his cues from Trump and getting his donations from billionaires and corporations, and U.S. Senator Jon Testor D-MT who needs our help as well. One place that I heard of that can also be accessed is (Democracy Summer) site set up by Jamie Raskin check them out and lets get to work! Voting blue to protect our Republic!
Vice chair of the Georgia republican was convicted of voting NINE times and only gets a 5k fine, no jail time as all.
She should be allowed to sue the state. The first thing she needs ro do is to leave the state of Texas.
The problem with the advice to leave the state is why should she have to be isolated from family and friends because she was unlawfully persecuted by the state? Telling someone to leave their community is very close to shunning, like blaming the victim. Most people in our country couldn't afford to move even if they want to. It's just not that simple.
Exactly
@@victoriabaker4400she would need help moving. My grandmother was poor country young woman fled Texas to Kansas City with help. Jim Crow Texas they just lynch black folks, no prison to make an example. They had a noose ready for my grandmother for beating up the wrong white woman. She hid in the fields for 3 days till someone picked her up to get out of town & state. The stories she told when she was young, she was gangster OG 🤷🏽♀️😆. That Texas white supremacy ideology hasn’t changed much except prison is the modern answer that makes the 13th Amendment legal again.
Pretty much every women and any person whose skin in not pure white should leave Texas until it stops being run by racists and misogynists. Sure that may crash the Texas economy but that may be required to affect change
@@victoriabaker4400 Kind of. People should vote with their feet. The left keeps saying "migration is intrinsic to humans". Well, then migrate within the country if needed.
Thank you Alex, fantastic report 👍 and a disgusting state of our non existent Republican party.. a disgusting disgrace of hate and selfishness 😞 using our so called justice system to propagate that hate
Exactly they have so much hate in themselves
I live in South Dakota and it’s the same way.. 100 percent Trump loving losers
Media outlets need to cover voter suppression on a regular basis. Marc Elias from Democracy Docket (who has appeared on MSNBC), is highly involved in this fight and is making strides. However, he needs our help. Speak up!
media news outlets are run by people who vote republican...never forget that
Love Marc, a true Patriot. VOTE BLUE 💙💙
Love Marc!
No, they are far too busy talking about Diddy to keep our focus off what's really happening
I'm so happy for Mrs. Mason's victory! Thanks for the fantastic update!
Crystal, it's time for a lawsuit!
In Australia, voting is mandatory and we fine voters who do not vote without a good reason. Trump and GOP prefer to choose who gets to vote.
Yes it's that way in many democracies...but that's the Republican party's worst nightmare...lots of people voting.
@@kookootrix1978 that’s because the GOP don’t actually want a democracy, they want to rule.
It’s not mandatory in Canada, but everyone is actively encouraged to vote- Polling stations are set up in prisons, and when I was in hospital during an election, a polling worker came to my room. When I saw that there were 8 hour long lines at polling stations in the US I was FLOORED. I’m 50, and I’ve never waited longer than about 20 minutes to vote. For a supposed ‘paragon of democracy’, the US really has some messed up pieces of its voting system- from the electoral college to gerrymandering, to active voter suppression…
Criminals who are serving three years or less vote in Australia. I think that sounds fair.
We have overly complicated rules on purpose. Made to fail like in this lady’s case. They want you so frustrated and confused that you don’t vote 🗳️ out of caution⚠️
Voting should have federal rules that everyone follows. Instead we have this.
In The Netherlands the same, the walking distance to a polling station is at the most 15 minutes. Sure we are a small country and have a great public transport but its a great setup with a lot of volunteers.
You WERE placed to do this Ms. Mason, and you definitely understand the assignment. When I work the polls now, I do it in honor of Ruby Freeman, Shea Moss AND now Crystal Mason.
Vote for democracy not dictatorship Biden/Harris! 🎉
Yes vote blue 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙👍
You might want to put a period after dictatorship, there....
So America is not actually the land of the free?
WOW. Thank you for your courage, Crystal Mason. Share your wisdom. Powerful message. We all make mistakes, but they aren't mistakes if we learn from them. Thank you Alex for this report.
A mistake is something done without intent or knowledge. To gain knowledge after does not change the original mistake in any way. That is the point of the saying, *'we learn from our mistakes'* ... not our mistakes are not mistakes if we learn from them.
It is so cruel how people are treating each other!!! WTH??!!
Stop the freaking insanity going on!!!!🙏
And look at what a president did trump he lost the 2020 vote and lied to everyone saying it was fruad and still going on but we know that Biden won in 2020 and is president of the united state as of 2021🎊🎉💙👍
People?? Be genuine and say for this instance yt people! It was a racist attempt!
@@7u655Gotta qualify it... The Right loves to be racist. I am, for one, glad she won.
No!!!! its cruel how whites treat non-whites, particularly black people in this country! There, I fixed it!!!
It's absolute BS that such a thing got as far as it did. It was obvious to anyone with a working neuron that this was injustice.
Congratulations Crystal Mason the injustice perpetrated on you should have been rectified. Remember she did time for a Vote that was never counted. Sue the State.
DING! She NEVER voted illegally! How the heck did this case get that far? Malicious, evil, targeted prosecution. She needs to sue for damages...
@@nboddie1036 She DID vote illegally, that's WHY it wasn't counted.
@@NONANTI Perhaps you need to learn what the term "provisional" means. Even better, learn the TX law. In order to commit the crime of voting illegally, the person has to KNOW they are not eligible to vote. Guess what wasn't clear to her, genius?
I'm so happy to hear that Crystal has finally been acquitted. She should never have had to endure this. Infuriatingly, while they cry victim at every turn, they will destroy lives to aid their many suppression tactics.
Pain and suffering! I hope she sues them! 🤬😤 SO PROUD OF HER FOR HELPING OTHER PEOPLE so they won’t go through what she did
Wonderful outcome. This shows that racism still exists but there is hope that we can overcome it. The GOP is a totally broken party. Crystal you are amazing and strong, keep up the god work you’ve begun.
Thank you for having this story on air!!!
Blessings to you Crystal Mason.
I feel so sorry that you, Ms. Mason, had to go through this. The cruelty and intimidation are the point for these despicable people. Now Lara Trump said the RNC was going to focus on their 'Election Integrity Commission'.... know your rights people!
And they’ve got plans to have voting officials not certify results, to disenfranchise as many voters as possible, too.
I am so very happy for this lady. I remember vividly when this happened and I was SO UTTERLY OUTRAGED they did this to her! It was so unfair!
Meanwhile Mark Meadows and his wife, who voted four times each in that election, never were prosecuted for that!
Congratulations for your win, Crystal Mason! ❤
Why hasn't Mark Meadows been charged? He registered to vote in NC using a trailer that he NEVER lived in while living in Virginia...now that is something that leaves no doubt whatsoever on intention or "knowledge" of what he was doing.
There are multiple cases of Republicans voting more than once utilizing dead relatives ballots etc., that just seem to slide by without prosecution. We definitely have a 2 tiered justice system skewed towards favoring the rich and well connected.
This is beyond horrendous. Even if she had knowingly done it (which is CLEARLY not the case) 5 years in PRISON??? Yet others who have totally undermined the integrity of our elections and participated in the Jan 6th insurrection are still able to hold and run for political positions??? Those who have pled guilty or been found guilty of their participation in the disruption of the certification of the election have been given probation, fines, or very minimal jail time.
I hope she sues the💩 out of Texas. Another case of Republicans abusing their power to intimidate voters. The workers at the polls did the correct thing issuing a PROVISIONAL ballot that was NOT counted after the determination was made that she was ineligible to vote. That's how the system is supposed to work. She committed no crime, in fact the system worked as it should have. This further undermines peoples confidence in the system.
Good luck to her, I hope she can move past this and rebuild her life.
what about the vice chair white guy in Georgia that voted illegally 9 times?
I heard about that story. National news should be exposing that information.
Congratulations Crystal! I'm so glad for you and your family. 💐
Leave Texas maam. You and your family will be better off to live in a state that don’t throw people in jail for simply voting. Best ahead to you
Every black conservative should be watching this.
I will always vote because of this woman for her injustice.
Can you sue for lost wages?
I just looked that up on the state of Texas and it looks like she would be able to sue for lost wages and a few other things as well. I hope she does. She's lost out on a lot over the past few years. The first thing I hope she'll get back is her dignity and for people, for future employers, not to decide She's not worth hiring. Congratulations to Crystal and to your beautiful family for all their loving support.... Especially your children.
Ok, thank you!
She should sue for damages.
we know Mark Meadows illegally voted in a State he wasn't living in
What a blessing! I’m so happy for her. 👍🏾😊
I will definitely keep Her and her Family in my prayers that She will keep fighting and staying positive. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Yet, here in Georgia a Republican voted NINE (9) times in 2020 and paid a $5,000 fine and was outed publicly. The justice system sucks!
She should consider running for public office. That would
give her a chance to use her experience to help others who
have been harmed by our rogue justice system.
Can Crystal be compensated for all this time and non-conviction?
Stay strong Beautiful Lady. Let the Truth be known.
The evil in America is beyond the pale.
I want to know what happened to those that purposely voted illegally multiple times for the orange guy?!?!?!
This woman is such a hero. She has fought a battle against an unjust system. I wish her all the best. The people who have persecuted her are the ones who actually belong in prison.
You are spot on.
They're trying to overturn her acquittal RIGHT NOW
Hopefully, she files a bar complaint against the prosecutors who went forward with the trial.
Will there be any compensation for the miscarriage of justice perpetuated on her?
Nope and shouldn’t be. She did wrong but just appreciate being home
Respect to Crystal Mason! You should sue
💙vote Blue
Stay Strong Ms. Mason, Truth to MAGA Power in Texas, Much Respect Madame - Hope your struggle is made Famous with a Book/Movie from 🇨🇦
They need to pay her a big settlement for all she went thrue.
Is there a fund to contribute to for Chrystal’s organization.
I’m so happy to hear this!
She NEVER should have been put thru this.
Whats tragic is this could have happened to any black and brown person!
The U.S.A. has such a weird system of democracy.
Our system returns the right to vote to citizens the moment they complete their prison sentence. In fact, the right to vote is only removed from people who have received a prison sentence that exceeds 2 years, i.e., some prisoners are allowed to vote while serving their time in prison.
Crystal I'm from Canada God love you my dear
I’m so excited for Crystal’s acquittal!!!! Way to fight Crystal !!!!! 💪
This woman should have NEVER gone through this!!!! So happy for her acquittal!
Justice will come in swift wings....
Congratulations Queen
Highest compliments to this brave lady! Nothing will give her back her life, her missed and denied opportunities, and the long term effects on herself and her family. All involved in this debacle against her should be deeply ashamed!
I think a law suit is warranted here.
Donald Trump urged his supporters to vote twice, but nothing ever happened to him.
He sure did
I'm 68 and white and I live in Arkansas this should of never happened if I ever met that man well need i say more
Absolutely shameful!!!
Hopefully she will sue the state and will a big pay out
Go Crystal! They messed with the right one!
And to think there are people who believe that there is no racism in America, no anti-Black bias, and
no right to reparations. Black folks whose ancestors were formally enslaved human beings have suffered the brunt of this form of tyranny since 1619 in one way or another. When will a
American Black folks get a break from this madness?
All facts. Now it’s gotten to the point where white people will blatantly say that any Black person can ONLY be a diversity hire. I don’t think it will ever get better, it’s getting worse far too fast.
Texas Black person attacked. What did we expect.
We have much work in front of us.
Crystal Mason should have a chance to speak to the SCOTUS…. And show them who is a HERO…. God Bless Crystal for her strength… ❤
It happened in Florida too.
Finally!!!
5 yrs vs insurrectionist who get months. God bless this woman!
You can rise up, good luck Ms. Mason!!!❤
That's something you would expect to see in Russia or China, not in the United States!!😱
Thanks for sharing this important story. Good to know things are improving. Wish her good luck. 💐
I'm so sorry you had to endure this. You are strong. You're a great inspiration for others.
So it was the Attorney General from Texas that was responsible for her suffering!!? Then it sounds to me like Ken Paxton is about to receive retribution; He's next.
what bothers me most about this is why can't the DA be punished for so obviously and egregiously disregarding the actual law that actually has the word "knowingly" in it, this an abuse of power, and can't be tolerated, what's going on ???