Judge dismisses fraud case against Texas man who waited seven hours to vote

Hervis Rogers, who drew national praise, was arrested by state attorney general Ken Paxton for voting illegally while on parole

A Texas judge has dismissed voter fraud charges against Hervis Rogers, the Houston man who drew national attention - and praise - for waiting seven hours in line to vote in the March 2020 presidential primary.

Rogers, who is Black, became a symbol of tenacity when news of the circumstances surrounding his voting experience surfaced. He stuck around - despite working two jobs, including one beginning at 6am - and was among the last, potentially the last, Texas resident to vote, according to KERA news.