A defamation case against Kari Lake brought by Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer has been settled, representatives for both parties confirmed Sunday to NBC News.
Richer, a Republican, filed a claim in June 2023 saying that Lake falsely accused him of "intentionally sabotaging the election" after she lost the 2022 Arizona governor's race.
Richer sought nominal, compensatory and punitive damages in unspecified amounts.
"We are pleased" the case has been settled, Lake’s lawyer Dennis Wilenchik said, noting that the settlement's terms "are confidential."
After the election, Lake falsely accused Richer of having "sabotaged" Election Day.
Persons:
Kari Lake, Stephen Richer, Richer, ’, Dennis Wilenchik, Trump, Katie Hobbs, Lake, Hobbs, Ruben Gallego, Justin Heap, Tim Stringham
Organizations:
NBC, Republican, The Washington Post, Democratic Rep, Associated Press
Locations:
Maricopa County, Arizona