US conservative activists charged with unlawful voting in election stunt
Summary
Minnesota prosecutors charged conservative activists James O'Keefe and Cam Higby with unlawful voting and identity theft over an August undercover stunt at a Minneapolis polling site. Prosecutors allege they gave election judges the names of registered voters without permission while seeking ballots; Higby denies breaking the law and says the stunt aimed to expose weaknesses in the voting system.Key Facts
- The Hennepin County Attorney's Office said neither man signed the required oath confirming his address.
- Prosecutors allege both men intentionally misrepresented their identities when applying for ballots.
- The activists filmed themselves in Islamic attire and using fake accents while interacting with poll workers.
- Their stunt focused on a Minnesota rule that lets registered voters vouch for the identity and address of up to eight people.
- The rule is intended to help people who recently moved to Minnesota vote, not to permit impersonation.
- Unlawful voting and identity theft are felony charges under Minnesota law.
- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon said attempts to disrupt or deceive election workers would not be tolerated.
- It was not immediately clear when O'Keefe and Higby would appear in court.
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