SHAMEFUL! Texas DA Wants Crystal Mason’s Illegal Voting conviction REINSTATED | Roland Martin
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- Опубліковано 26 кві 2024
- This is absolutely shameful!
The Tarrant County, Texas, District Attorney's Office is appealing last month's ruling by a Texas appeals court that overturned Crystal Mason's 2018 conviction for illegal voting.
Mason was on probation for a felony conviction in 2016 when she voted in an election using a provisional ballot. She was convicted two years later of voter fraud and sentenced to five years behind bars because state law only allows felons to vote if they have fully finished their sentence, including any parole or supervision requirements.
On March 28, the Texas Second Court of Appeals overturned Mason's conviction because she didn't have "actual knowledge" that she couldn't vote while on federal supervised release in a tax fraud case.
Kim T. Cole, Crystal Mason's Attorney spoke with Roland Martin about the ongoing vile and targeted attack on Mason.
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Where is Stephen A??? A Republican chairman voted 9 times illegally, without any repercussions😳😳 See the difference??!!!
Yes we do see exactly what is going on and it's not good.
Did she commit a crime?
@@truthbtold8697if her vote wasn't counted, was a crime committed? She was told by her probation officer that she was eligible to vote, did he/she commit a crime by telling her that?
@@truthbtold8697no
@@truthbtold8697 Fewer crimes than Trump!
Klan states do Klan ish.....
That part!
THAT PART
Every state is one of THOSE states. Don't sleep. People and politicians in the northern states don't recognize their biases which is sometimes much worst.
If they wrongly reinstate her charges then Mark Meadows, Trump's advisor, should be charged with voting fraud for illegally voting 4 times in two different states in 2020. It's a two-tiered justice system, one for the rich, the politicians, and cops, and one that's more than unfair to the rest of us.
@@Bklyn112Nah.. there are Klan states just like @Musablue said.
I can’t believe this prosecutor is wasting more resources on this - but the stupidity of this county runs deep.
Nah it's not stupidity, it is RACISM!
In the US PERIOD!!!
It's not the county at fault here its the racist DA aided by the corrupt police force that occupy it
This ain't stupid, it's designed to install FEAR
May I please make Correction, it’s the RACISM IN THIS COUNTRY RUNS DEEP.
This is THE EPITOME EXAMPLE of how bad they do not want US TO VOTE. Shameful smdh.
Did she commit a crime??
And there you go!!!
@@truthbtold8697no!
Exactly
A second level, too, is that this creates confusion as to when a former felon can vote. Same with that BS law that DeSantis pushed about having paid all fees even after you've done your time. The Republicans intentionally want folks to be uncertain so they don't even try to vote
The Tarrant County DA needs to be sued
No dealt with by any means necessary….
@@ByronWatson-tc8oe I agree
This is despicable to know this has been going on for 8 yrs. Is very INSANE to continue to WASTE taxpayers money and FOR WHAT?
It's not a waste to them if they can intimidate even 1 black person from voting.
Come on Texas. Get out and vote. Get people in that will hold these people accountable for their idiocy and corruption. Part of the reason they want to do this is to intimidate others from voting.
And, they won't, that's the last thing we will do! THEY better stay WOKE !!!
@@rosalynmonell1430 100% They want to intimidate! Shameful!
man some of us Texans are doing our best
@@rooharris9099 hopefully a lot more will join ya this time around. Definitely need to.
Trump's turned politics into a huge grift for their personal gain. They don't give a damn about the country or the people. Never will, they're all about protecting their kleptocratic schemes, and corporate CEO billionaire's tax breaks and giving them Corporate Welfare Subsidies at the expense of our broken backs and wallets.
Black People you can't continue to let. People make you feel that your life do not matter.
Lord have mercy on us we have to start doing something NOW!!!
You are so right we should start a group about black lives mattering😂😮😢
Cases like this make that hard fam
@@davidshareefChTPhD AND NOT the way it was run the last time, b/c THAT didn't work and besides there was a female who was one of the top people in this organization that was a crook.
We don't feel like our life doesn't matter and we don't let ppl treat us this way. We are always fighting for these wvil devils to leave us alone and we will continue
Human trafficking, hunger, homelessness, etc … you’d think they could find more urgent and harmful things to focus on - if they’re all about helping the people (what they’re elected to do). Vote 🗳️
Human trafficking is run by their friends so they are not going to go after them. Homeless is a good sign that Economy is bad so people are going to work for less money.
EXACTLY!
They can't do anything that congress doesn't allow
THAT'S what I'm talking about!!! THANK YOU!!!!!
Republicans are elected to form an all white wealthy club with wealthy white men at the top of that list, they just do a good job of hiding what they’re running on by blaming democrats of the things that they are actually doing themselves and convincing the poor whites that it benefits them, by trying to attack everything, BLACK, BROWN and LGBTQ+. And the freedoms of a woman to choose.
This is batshit crazy. All while a mug has numerous charges against him for much more is still walking free.
The RepubliKKKons NEVER does a damn thing for the country or the people for 60+ years and counting. They're perpetual oppressors!
If they wrongly reinstate her charges then Mark Meadows, Trump's advisor, should be charged with voting fraud for illegally voting 4 times in two different states in 2020. It's a two-tiered justice system, one for the rich, the politicians, and cops, and one that's more than unfair to the rest of us.
@jhizall6420. Thats why you need to check to see if you're still registered to vote
Then take your Aunt, Mother, neighbor and friend to VOTE
And we have to VOTE in ALL mid term elections for governor, mayor. Judges, etc
People we can not afford to sit on the sidelines and hope for the best
BE ACTIVE! Remember, if YOUR VOTE didn't count, these KKK pigs would NOT be trying so hard to STOP you
Does Stephen A. Smith still believe we are equal to Donald Trump?
Say it!! Amen!!
I was just thinking the same thing.
He came and apologized after his azzz got climbed down into by everyone.
SAS is a sell out.
He backed-track on this.
Say no to Jim Crow.
I want that as a bumper sticker
@@mamiemartinson4649 It’s yours!
Say no to the cult the wicked left
@@BigCed Specifically what do you find wicked about the left? Is it because we support black people being allowed to vote? Is it because we believe Welfare for Billionaires is wrecking this country? Is it because we believe in worshiping GOD IN Church and not forcing an entire country to bow down with no choice in the matter?
If God gave US free Will, WHO on Earth is above Jehovah that can take that away?
Don't you know from history what happens when religion and government is made ONE?
Inquisition, Crusades, Doctrine of Discovery, Church of England - Henry 8th beheaded his 1st wife to marry 2nd and on and on.
Just because the KKK wore white and burned crosses before they lynched people you think that makes the REICH Wing PURE and moral?
Read the REAL Bible - Matthew 25 Sheeps and Goats parable.
THAT is the standard for going to Heaven or Hell and each one of US can do better. Can set the example for the Country to follow. Without inviting Christian Nationalism to MAHA - Make America HATE Again.
@@BigCed What specifically do you think is wicked of left policies?
Is it because we support black people voting?
Is it because we think Billionaire Welfare is destroying our economy?
With tax cuts by Bush and Trump being responsible for 57% of the deficit, you still want to give them 25% MORE?
HALF of the country has ONLY 2.6% of the wealth in US.
Making the people who are profiteering on the backs of half of America by paying their fair share of taxes isn't evil. It's common sense.
Thinking for yourself IS the OPPOSITE of being in a cult.
TRY IT.
She should be able to personally sue for harassment, retaliation, and discrimination especially if she was vindicated by a judge. Why wouldn’t double jeopardy apply?
That part!!
They are terrorizing her.
Can’t be tried for same crime but they can always charge to name of the crime
This is outrageous and i wish she had enough money to sue for harassment
Why want these black people TP, Oprah, Jay Z,etc, come to her rescue. White people come to the rescue of their people where there is liable efficient effident showing them being wrong.
The RepubliKKKons NEVER does a damn thing for the country or the people for 60+ years and counting. They're perpetual oppressors!
If they wrongly reinstate her charges then Mark Meadows, Trump's advisor, should be charged with voting fraud for illegally voting 4 times in two different states in 2020. It's a two-tiered justice system, one for the rich, the politicians, and cops, and one that's more than unfair to the rest of us.
Then we all wonder why trump is not in jail
why aren’t we standing up for this woman as a collective
"Remember America is not a racist country"
Senator Tim Scott
I live in tarrant country he has a history of racism over and over
The devil is busy in high places.
Can he be removed from Office?
I hope so
Jim Crow all over again.....
This is what you call prosecutorial misconduct by public employees wasting taxpayers money for political gain. They need to be voted out of office and the public should be informed as to what they are doing behind the scenes which is violating citizens rights.
Texas and Florida... 🤦
Two of the heavyweights of voting 🤔
Yep!
don't forget Louisiana, alabama,and Mississippi
Yup!
These people are evil. They showing us who they really are pure prejudice.
Yes, simply evil!!
They BEEN doing that
And yet, some think both parties are the same.
Why don't they go after the guy who voted for his dead wife or the guy who voted for his dead mother?Come on, this is f****** ridiculous.
And makes me tired
That’s what these mayo jars do especially in Texas 🤦🏾♂️
Nice. Publicly blatantly racist. Good for you. Hope you never complain about racism again.
@@user-bj2lt9zw7f shut up
Texas vote that AG out of office!!!
Why can't she sue them for HARRASMENT?
Because she broke the law
These people are sickening. Is this 2024 or 1954?
1854!
@@frederickgriffith7004 just sad
@@cynthiafoster8473 It has to be pure hatred of this woman. Pure spite work.I have relatives who live in Texas.The Republicans control everything. Top to bottom. The Democrats control nothing and have no representation at the State level. And barely control at the local level. Religion is deeply infused into Texas politics. And you have some really crazed evangelicals in every nook and crazy of Texas institutions. If there are any economic development projects in the works, it is in areas that voted heavily Republican. The prevailing attitude towards many communities is if you don't vote Republican then you are not worthy of Representation. This is happening in other States as well.The Black people down there truly believes in maintaining family ties. In other words if one member of the family leaves. Then all of them have to leave. If the elder members decide to stay. Then ain't nobody else leaving unless absolutely necessary. And so the people, as they have done for generations, endure the unendurable.But they do it is a family. They are just trying to ride out that Governor.
1854
Yes it is
At the same time, the state gives Ken Paxton the lightest plea bargain short of dropping the case.
Yes, and Ken Patrick is a habitual crook and Greg Abbott has supported him also ignored his behavior….
This is a miscarriage of justice
The three "Rs" of (Rs) : Religion, Rifles ( assault) and Racism.
Add #4 republicans.
@@lauraboudreaux6581 😄
Sue for Billions.
And we have Black people who say they're going to vote for Drumpf and Republican candidates...
Yep, idiots
ikr smmfh
They are going to be shocked at what the Repubs are planning for us if they get back in that White House
smh
🤔
Absolutely a scare tactic!
Exactly 💯
That part...
Voter intimidation
Tell all them b1s and professor people that this is what happens when you either don't vote or vote republican
🤔 Until you can Sue them for defamation of character, they would say anything to be believed and stir up drama.
That's some bull‼️
WOW!! This is RIDICULOUS!😮😢
Thank you Roland Martin for staying on this case
Without you she has no one
The DA may want it reinstated but that doesn't mean it will happen. The DA is not the law or above it. The Judge who made the decision is final. Whose taxes is the DA intent to use to drag this innocent lady through the courts?
Will they ever stop bullying blacks?😢
No
I remember this case. There should be a movement in Texas to protest this injustice. Latinas for Crystal Mason! Going to prison it's INSANE.
I don’t see how Black people can live there and my wife is from there
They need to leave that woman alone. SMDH
Thats evil.
They don't mind messing with people's lives until it's them money settlement and jail time should the penalty for trying to railroad this woman
You hit the nail on the head this is a civil rights movement
Damn you're right I can't believe it Know this for sure I'm not ever Setting a foot in Texas.
😢omg not again!!!
That is why the complaint needs to be filed with DOJ against DA and AG
This is exactly why we need this channel and others like it. Keep amplfying our stories Roland Martin.
I'm with you rolling I hope the people are protesting this district attorney
Tarrant County has jail deaths issues also! That's what need to be looked into!
This is evil and corrupt to do this to this woman. She’s been through so much. I hope she can have a normal life.
Yet DT is walking around like he did nothing wrong. Why did they give her a ballot 🙄
When the Afluenza kid is brought up it really made me think....wow that State DA is racist
But the white lady and old man who did the same went free when they did it
Crystal Mason should reach out to Rep. Jasmine Crocket (even if she isn't her rep ). She has great reach!
I'm a white woman and i will say if she was a white woman charges more than likely would have never been brought. It's outrageous to put someone in prison for 5 years for voting wrongly especially when she didn't vote in someone else's name or vote multiple times! My heart goes out to this poor woman for having to go through this😢
Wait--but double jeopardy
They will just change the law, the problem with black people is a lot of us still believe in the white mans laws.
They only overturned it to protect white people who vote illegal.
This is ridiculous they are focusing on one woman to make an example of her but they don't want to keep insurrectionists that committed murder in jail.
The state did not properly inform her from day one !! I have followed this case since first hearing about. Ron did this b.s. in Florida.
The bar is low for our community.
She needs to sue them
I’m so happy, overjoyed these people are AGAIN, REITERATING, and making it VERY CLEAR to us, WHO-THEY-ARE/OUTLOUD! Now I need my people to PAY ATTENTION, and WAKEUP!
Never going to Texas
Texas, Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, Mississippi just to name a few more
Biden needs to pardon her and end this racist madness
No intent, no crime! No injured party, no crime!
We need Biden to pardon her.
The State is going to lose again! The DA’s pursuit of Crystal is frivolous and malicious! Praying for her peace!
TEXANS VOTE BLUE!!!!! 🗳 💙💙💙💙💙
Won't happen, the racism is strong in that state.
Eddie said it best," Don't go to Texas, they will fu€k you up".
I wish she could sue them.
They hating on dat blue dress
Mischief clear and simple
NO!!!!! AND IF THEY DO,
LOOK TO THE REFS!!!
This is why we need to get rid of this corrupt administration immediately before they can get us back in jail if they can, get out and vote we need to understand that we have to take action now to save ourselves and our children in the future
Absolutely true, black people have to understand the importance of voting, not just for a president election, but in every election big and small, midterm elections matter to, they are extremely important when it comes to electing District attorneys, and Attorney Generals in the state you live, also circuit and district court judges is important as well, school board members, mayor's etc, we have to get involved in the political process in this country in order to sustain our rights, enough of the sitting out elections mindset, the future of our children and grandchildren are at stake, and we owe them better, and the willingness to fight for their survival.
You do know this happened during dump's administration right
This is totally ridiculous
Why are they wasting money like this.
This is so wrong... & the da needs to be held accountable...hope they get fired for civil rights violations....
Sounds like malicious prosecution to me. 😢
The prosecutor should be in jail himself. Being privileged got him off. Americans, we deserve better 💙.
Dayumm She❤, Ummm, WOW!!
Lmaoooo stay focused brotha … but I know what u mean
Yet another reason why if someone GIFTED me a mansion in Texas (and some other states) I would refuse their gift if i was required to live in it.
Let see jan 6 did get all of them 😡
Terrible!
There is NO JUSTIFICATION FOR HER BEHAVIOR!
LEAVE HER ALONE!!!😡😡😡 they just know she’s coming for them!!! now she can add vindictive prosecution to the list!!!
That's A Damn shame !! Smh
Just a waste of taxpayer’s tax dollars.
Come on now, they need to leave this woman alone, she has been through ENOUGH, this absolutely does NOT warrant hassling her! The woman made a mistake she had been exonerated. They need to let it go. Who is speaking up for her???
TX DA Full OF DO DO!
I knew it was coming
Thank You Roland much appreciated and if there are a go fund me. I don't have much but would definitely get behind this injustice. 🙏❤️
They are sick .
I live in Tarrant county and I will certainly vote to fire this worthless DA.
I sure hope they are going as hard for the republican voters that knowingly voted using dead family members etc
The color of her skin ,what the hell does that has anything to do with it !
Plain and simple voter intimidation
Thanks!