https://freerepublic.com/tag/christopheredwards/ en-us Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:03:33 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2324788/posts While ACORN retreats across the nation, an upcoming voter registration fraud trial may reveal embarrassing information that hinders the ability of the embattled radical activist group to function. The testimony will come as soon as next month from former ACORN Las Vegas field director Christopher Edwards. Charged with election fraud by Nevada's Democratic attorney general, he cut a deal last week with prosecutors and has pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit the crime of compensation for registration of voters. ACORN allegedly enforced voter registration quotas with its employees and offered bonuses for extra registrations. Nevada law forbids... The American Spectator https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2324788/posts#comment Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:03:33 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2322516/posts A former Las Vegas director for the political advocacy group ACORN has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge and agreed to testify against the group and another employee. Chief Deputy Nevada Attorney General Conrad Hafen said Wednesday that Christopher Edwards' plea deal strengthens a felony case against the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now and Amy Busefink, a former regional voter registration director. They're accused of illegally paying canvassers to register voters during last year's presidential campaign. Edwards pleaded guilty this week to two counts of conspiracy to commit the crime of compensation for registration of voters. He is... KTNV https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2322516/posts#comment Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:02:16 GMT