ACORN Pleads Not Guilty
I'm sure you remember that ACORN had been charged in Nevada for violating the state law prohibiting paying canvassers on a per voter registration. Remember that great scheme called Black Jack, where they paid employees an extra $5 if they complete 21 voter registration applications per shift? It was just an invitation for fraud to occur. Today we've got some breaking news. ACORN has pled not guilty. They're going to trial on April 19th.
In case you think it's only the Republicans who are investigating ACORN bear in mind the Attorney General who filed these charges is a Democrat.
ACORN, former director plead not guilty to alleged fraud
The political advocacy organization ACORN and a former manager pleaded not guilty today to 13 felony charges tied to alleged voter registration fraud.
Amy Busefink, 27, a former regional director for ACORN, entered her not guilty plea today in front of Las Vegas Justice of the Peace William Jansen. ACORN was represented by its attorney, Lisa Rasmussen, who pleaded not guilty on the group's behalf.
A trial date was set for April 19.
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