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Annette Bosworth Found Guilty Of All ChargesA jury of eight women and four men found former U.S. Senate candidate Annette Bosworth guilty of six counts of perjury and six counts of filing false documents on Wednesday. The charges stem from her failed U.S. Senate run in 2014.
Marty Jackley Claims Justice Department is Playing Politics as he uses Courts to Persecute Political Rivals"Jackley Accused of Widespread Voter Suppression on Hutterite Colonies" "We will NEVER vote again!" suppressed Hutterites claim 5-19-15 Sioux Falls, SD. By Devin Saxon. A perversion of justice has taken place, that much is abundantly clear, the only question to ask now is who perpetrated this perversion upon individual rights ordained by GOD, and what...
Bosworth testifies at her high profile trialPierre, SD (KELO-AM) Annette Bosworth took the stand in her own defense at her election fraud trial in Pierre on Friday. She acknowledged that she didn't read the language about ...
Bosworth: AG Jackley Should Step Back From Petition ProbeSIOUX FALLS, SD - Republican South Dakota U.S. Senate candidate Annette Bosworth is calling for Attorney General Marty Jackley to remove himself from an investigation into possible state law violations on nominating petitions of candidates. Last week Jackley confirmed the South Dakota Secretary of State passed on nominating petitions of U.S.
Former Employees Say US Senate Candidate Bosworth Hasn't Paid Them What They're OwedSIOUX FALLS, SD - Another former employee of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Annette Bosworth is accusing the Sioux Falls physician of not paying fully for past work. Leann Batiz worked as a certified nurse practitioner at Bosworth's Sioux Falls clinic. She says in a letter to state Rep.
(no title)Greetings from Dr. Annette Bosworth When I was attacked by the national media & politicians for a Facebook post I did that discussed food stamps and dependency, I was shocked. The critics were vicious, dishonest and seemed more concerned with shutting down discussion than actually solving problems. But I believe things happen for a reason and my faith informs me that struggle and suffering can be overcome.
Challenge To Bosworth's Nominating Petition UnsuccessfulPIERRE, SD - A formal challenge of the signatures to Dr. Annette Bosworth's Nominating Petition was not successful. An affidavit was filed earlier this week calling into question the validity of some of the signatures on Bosworth's petition. South Dakota Secretary of State Jason Gant says that of the 3,648 signature lines submitted it was determined that 2,305 were valid signatures.
SD Lawmaker Withdraws Bosworth Petition ChallengePIERRE, SD - A state representative has withdrawn a court challenge over the validity of signatures submitted by Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Annette Bosworth. Republican Rep. Steve Hickey of Sioux Falls filed an affidavit asking the Hughes County Court to require Secretary of State Jason Gant to not accept the petitions.
Jackley Reviewing U.S. Senate PetitionsPIERRE, SD - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says he is investigating the nominating petitions submitted by candidates running for the state's open U.S. Senate seat. Jackley announced Tuesday morning that he is conducting the review after Secretary of State Jason Gant submitted the petitions to Jackley to examine for potential violations of South Dakota law.
The Buzz Over Bosworth's Gun VideoSIOUX FALLS, SD - Sioux Falls Doctor Annette Bosworth hopes an online video translates into votes as the Republican primary in South Dakota's U.S. Senate race nears. Candidates are beginning to tell voters where they stand on the issues and Bosworth is getting that message out with a straight-forward video that is creating an online buzz.
SF Doctor Visits D.C. Amid Rumors Of Senate RunSIOUX FALLS, SD - A Sioux Falls doctor who had to fight to keep her medical license late last year may be exploring a run for U.S. Senate. Dr. Annette Bosworth and her husband are visiting Washington D.C. Thursday and posting pictures of Bosworth on Capitol Hill on their facebook pages.
Bosworth: 'I'll Take The Heat'SIOUX FALLS, SD - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Annette Bosworth says her Facebook post this week lit the fire for a topic she's been burning to talk about. On Monday, Bosworth posted a picture comparing the federal food stamp program to the dependence wild animals develop when they are fed at national parks.
SF Doctor Settles Medicaid CaseSIOUX FALLS, SD - A Sioux Falls doctor agrees to pay back Medicaid dollars to put an end to a civil lawsuit with the state. Dr. Annette Bosworth says she'll pay $5,500 and forfeit another $9,000 in Medicaid payments.
Harleys For HeroesSIOUX FALLS, SD - If you've ever wanted to take on the open road on a Harley, but couldn't afford one, now you have the chance, and you can help a local veteran at the same time. The non-profit Preventative Health Strategies kicked off 'Harleys for Heroes' Wednesday at J&L Harley Davidson.
Former South Dakota candidate says at trial she was a noviceBosworth is seeking to avoid conviction on charges of violating South Dakota election law. The jury will reconvene next week to receive instructions and hear closing arguments. Bosworth has said she was out of the country on a medical mission while some of her nominating petitions were circulating.
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Bosworth: 'I Felt I Was The Circulator'PIERRE, SD - Annette Bosworth admitted on the witness stand Friday that she signed petitions as a circulator without personally gathering the signatures. It's the first time the jury has heard from the former U.S. Senate candidate during the first three days of her trial.
Annette Bosworth Trial Continues With Additional TestimonyTestimony continues in former South Dakota political candidate Annette Bosworth's election law violation trial, with jurors expected to hear from Bosworth directly. The trial continued on Friday with the questioning of Italia Federici, who was briefly involved in Bosworth's bid in the 2014 Republican U.S. Senate primary.
Jury to reconvene for Bosworth trial closing argumentsFormer U.S. Senate candidate Annette Bosworth says she didn't intend to mislead anyone PIERRE - Testimony in the trial of former U.S. Senate candidate Annette Bosworth has ended, and the jury will reconvene next week to hear closing arguments. Bosworth's defense team finished calling witnesses Friday afternoon before the jury was sent home for the long weekend.
Bosworth testifies during her election law violation trialTestimony continues in former South Dakota political candidate Annette Bosworth's election law violation trial, with jurors expected to hear from Bosworth directly.
