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Government

Jul. 27, 2026

Truth is the first election safeguard

Existing laws penalize fraud in commerce but provide few consequences for knowingly false claims about elections, prompting calls for legal protections to preserve public trust in democracy.

William M. Crosby

Law Office of William M. Crosby

Labor & Employment

13522 Newport Ave Ste 201
Tustin , CA 92780

Phone: (714) 544-2493

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Email: wcrosby@williamcrosbylaw.com

Loyola Law School

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Truth is the first election safeguard
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Laws prohibiting false advertising, fraud in the solicitation of investment capital and unfair or deceptive business practices are all based on the proposition that decisions by those in leadership positions, corporations, nonprofits and government agencies should be based on objective truth. Civil liability and, where appropriate, criminal prosecution, serves the dual purpose of assuring accountability in business transactions and serving as a guardrail against the "ripple e...

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