The state government's alleged motive was electoral.

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"The state brought many witnesses with a motive to embellish or outright lie, " she told jurors.

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Mr. Carpenter says his officers have no financial motive to issue tickets because the agency is funded from state vehicle-license fees.

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According to Reuters news agency, state prosecutors have released wiretaps which apparently show that her motive was to free up beds.

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