Maricopa County seeks sanctions against Kari Lake: "Enough really is enough"

Maricopa County, Arizona, defendants in a lawsuit filed by former GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake are looking to sanction Lake and her attorneys over the suit she filed challenging the integrity of the governor's election. 

The motion, which was joined by Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs, comes shortly after a judge threw out Lake's challenge of her defeat in the governor's race. The county wants to sanction the former TV anchor and her counsel, saying they filed a "bad-faith" lawsuit. The courts do not exist to "make political statements" and "fundraise," or to "harass political opponents" and sow "completely unfounded doubts" about the integrity of the 2022 midterms, the motion states. The motion argues Lake owes $25,000 in attorneys' fees. 

"Enough really is enough, It is past time to end unfounded attacks on elections and unwarranted accusations against election officials," the motion says.