James O'Keefe faces voter fraud felony charges
James O'Keefe, a conservative activist, now faces felony voter fraud charges after his undercover election sting in Minnesota.
In brief
James O'Keefe, a conservative activist, now faces felony voter fraud charges after his undercover election sting in Minnesota. James O'Keefe, known for undercover investigations, received felony voter fraud charges in Minnesota after allegedly impersonating voters during the state's August 11 primary. Originally…
James O'Keefe's undercover operation
James O'Keefe set out to expose alleged vulnerabilities in Minnesota’s election system.
Charges filed for voter fraud
O’Keefe and Cameron Higby were charged with unlawful voting and identity theft after allegedly impersonating registered voters at Minneapolis polling places during the state’s Aug. 11 primary.
Prosecution claims
Hennepin County prosecutors say the men wore disguises, used fake accents, and provided election workers with the names of registered voters without their knowledge or permission.
O’Keefe defends as journalism
O’Keefe called the prosecution an attack on First Amendment rights, and Higby denied breaking the law, saying they intended to expose election vulnerabilities.
The takeaway
James O'Keefe, known for undercover investigations, received felony voter fraud charges in Minnesota after allegedly impersonating voters during the state's August 11 primary.
