Crystal Mason, who faced years in prison after being convicted of illegal voting, acquitted by Texas appeals court [View all]
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — Crystal Mason, a Tarrant County woman who was convicted of illegal voting in 2016 after submitting a provisional ballot that was never counted, had her conviction reversed on Thursday.
The Texas Second Court of Appeals acquitted Mason, who faced five years in prison for the conviction.
“I am overjoyed to see my faith rewarded today,” said Crystal Mason in a statement. “I was thrown into this fight for voting rights and will keep swinging to ensure no one else has to face what I’ve endured for over six years, a political ploy where minority voting rights are under attack. I’ve cried and prayed every night for over six years straight that I would remain a free Black woman. I thank everyone whose dedication and support carried me through this time and look forward to celebrating this moment with my family and friends.”
Mason was represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, as well as the ACLU, Texas Civil Rights Project, and attorneys Alison Grinter Allen and KimCole.
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