Robert Henry Rivernider Jr., a Florida man guilty of using his deceased father’s ballot in the 2020 presidential election, has been sentenced to jail. However, Rivernider is not backing down; instead, he has filed civil lawsuits against the state and a prosecutor engaged in his criminal prosecution. The court battle begins as Rivernider contests the claims of forgery, fraud, and uttering false documents.
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The Voter Fraud Allegations
The criminal complaint against Rivernider outlines the accusations of forgery, fraud, and misuse of his late father’s ballot. The charges stem from discrepancies in the signing and postmarking of the “Vote By Mail envelope.”
Rivernider faced legal ramifications following his conviction on December 5. Following his conviction, his lawyer moved for a new trial and a judgment of acquittal, both of which were denied by the judge.
Undeterred by the criminal conviction, Rivernider initiated civil suits against the state of Florida, alleging false charges and wrongful prosecution. His legal strategy involves challenging the basis of the criminal case through declaratory judgments.
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Conspiracy Claims and the COVID-19 Connection
One of Rivernider’s civil suits contends that his father, Robert H. Rivernider, was a victim of a government conspiracy, claiming he was murdered by the spread of COVID-19. This conspiracy theory forms a unique aspect of his defense strategy.
In a parallel legal battle, Rivernider is engaged in a libel suit. The suit involves a couple operating a Trump-supporting club who accuse Rivernider of making false statements. In response, Rivernider countersued, alleging libel, defamation, slander, jury tampering, and violation of Florida’s RICO statute.
Despite his jail sentence, Rivernider continues to fight vigorously, challenging not only his conviction but also the broader circumstances surrounding the charges. The intersection of voter fraud allegations, conspiracy claims, and libel accusations makes this legal saga a complex and contentious affair.
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