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Coverage dated October 16, 2026 to October 18, 2026

California woman who registered dog to vote gets unusual penalty

Headline from FOX 40 Sacramento

(KTLA) — A Southern California woman who illegally registered her dog to vote and cast ballots in two elections has had her criminal case dismissed after pleading guilty and paying for anti-voter fraud billboards featuring her own pet, prosecutors announced Thursday.

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  1. New York Post

    New humiliation for California dog mom who registered her pet Boxer to vote (opens New York Post)

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    A plea deal dramatically cut her legal exposure, with prosecutors dropping four felonies.

  2. FOX 40 Sacramento

    California woman who registered dog to vote gets unusual penalty (opens FOX 40 Sacramento)

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    FOX 40 Sacramento's feed description

    (KTLA) — A Southern California woman who illegally registered her dog to vote and cast ballots in two elections has had her criminal case dismissed after pleading guilty and paying for anti-voter fraud billboards featuring her own pet, prosecutors announced Thursday.

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