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Associated Press - September 1, 2009 4:54 PM ET
GREENSBORO, Ala. (AP) - A voter fraud investigation in Hale County has led to a guilty plea by a Greensboro woman.
Attorney General Troy King said Rosie Lyles pleaded guilty Monday to third-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument with intent to defraud. The instrument was a forged affidavit of an absentee voter.
Lyles was sentenced to two years on probation. During that time, she is prohibited from participating in any absentee voting or voter registration activity. She must also pay about $400 in court costs.
Two others were charged in the voter fraud investigation in west Alabama. Former Greensboro City Council member Valada Paige Banks and former Hale County Circuit Clerk Gay Nell Tinker are awaiting trial.
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