California dog mom's Boxer voter registration ends in plea deal

Prosecutors dropped four felony counts as part of the plea agreement; the dog, notably, was never asked to testify.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
Published 9:49 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by New York Post: “New humiliation for California dog mom who registered her pet Boxer to vote”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:49 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: California.

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New York PostNew humiliation for California dog mom who registered her pet Boxer to vote

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe New York Post says the California woman who registered her pet Boxer to vote has taken a plea deal, and prosecutors dropped four felonies.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo today the Boxer is our Pet of the Day, Civic Duty Division, with zero charges and a spotless record.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCareer stats: zero votes cast, zero campaign promises, and one hundred percent of its walks taken on time.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'm getting emotional. That's a dog who never changed positions once.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOnly to nap.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorRex, the Boxer wants to know who you're backing this weekend, and it will not be taking questions.

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