Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is embroiled in a legal battle over his New York nominating petition. A suit filed by Clear Choice PAC seeks to disqualify Kennedy's New York petition, asserting he has resided in Los Angeles since 2014. If the suit is successful, he won't appear on the November ballot in the state.
Kennedy's legal team maintains he has lived in New York since childhood, relocating temporarily to California due to wife Cheryl Hines' career. Barbara Moss, owner of the Katonah property Kennedy claims as his residence, told the court on Tuesday he pays $500 monthly for a room without a formal lease. Evidence presented in court included photos of Kennedy's belongings in the Katonah home and testimonies indicating he regularly received mail there. However, Kennedy's initial payment to Moss, equivalent to a year's rent, came right after a media expose questioned his residency claim.
The case, set in Albany, highlights conflicting narratives regarding Kennedy's true residence. Plaintiffs argue Kennedy "at most only visited" the Katonah address, which sits about 40 miles north of NYC, while the defense insists he moved there after being requested to leave another home. Testimonies contradicting Kennedy's account, including statements from homeowners and his cousin, further complicate the matter. A judge will decide the case. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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