# Alaska Drops Voter Cases for American Samoans | Anchorage News

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Published: 2026-09-12T23:02:19+00:00
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Alaska prosecutors are dropping felony voter misconduct charges against American Samoan residents after a state appeals court ruled the original cases were flawed — emphasizing that intent, not mistake, must be proven. The court found issues with how a trooper questioned Tupe Smith and the grand jury process, while her lawyer argued the ruling protects against criminalizing honest errors. With the state unable to prove “consciousness of wrongdoing,” charges against Smith and others will be dismissed — spotlighting the legal gray area around American Samoan citizenship and setting a key precedent for future cases. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ccd43a71260e5fba

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