Florida man becomes first to escape charges resulting from DeSantis’ election fraud raid
2 years, 2 months ago

Florida man becomes first to escape charges resulting from DeSantis’ election fraud raid

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A court dropped on Florida man’s election fraud charges, making him the first to escape the grasp of Governor Ron DeSantis’s recent ballot integrity raid. The remaining 19 election fraud cases were part of Mr DeSantis’ "opening salvo" of enforcement by the state’s new Office of Election Crimes and Security, according to ABC News. Mr DeSantis’ election raid made headlines when troubling police body camera footage emerged showing Florida law enforcement officers blindsiding residents with voter fraud charges. A Miami judge ruled that Mr DeSantis’ state-wide prosecutor did not have jurisdiction over Mr Wood’s case, and dismissed the charges.

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1 of 2 Democratic prosecutors removed by DeSantis in Florida wins back old job
1 month, 2 weeks ago

1 of 2 Democratic prosecutors removed by DeSantis in Florida wins back old job

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Lawsuit alleges plot to run sham candidate so DeSantis appointee can win election
3 months, 1 week ago

Lawsuit alleges plot to run sham candidate so DeSantis appointee can win election

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Florida man taken into custody for alleged election fraud in Kansas
10 months ago

Florida man taken into custody for alleged election fraud in Kansas

Raw Story  

TOPEKA — Attorney General Kris Kobach said an individual was arrested in Florida for allegedly forging signatures on a petition to qualify the No Labels organization as an official political party in Kansas. The attorney general’s office said George Andrews, 30, of Dade City, Florida, was charged with dozens of counts of election misconduct. “In Kansas, we take election fraud …

‘The chance of getting elected president……is as close to zero,’ Ron DeSantis slams Donald Trump’s legal woes
1 year, 3 months ago

‘The chance of getting elected president……is as close to zero,’ Ron DeSantis slams Donald Trump’s legal woes

Hindustan Times  

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said it was unlikely Republican frontrunner Donald Trump could win the White House if he is convicted in his criminal trials, offering some of his most strident comments yet on the former president’s legal challenges. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis distances himself from Donald Trump amid criminal trials New York City, U.S., September 11, 2023. “There’s too …

Ron DeSantis lawsuits: There's at least one way the Florida governor is competitive with Donald Trump.
1 year, 4 months ago

Ron DeSantis lawsuits: There's at least one way the Florida governor is competitive with Donald Trump.

Slate  

Two indictments in—and with one on the way—Donald Trump is watching his legal troubles, and legal fees, pile up. At the start of 2023, DeSantis had somehow outspent Trump, his $16.7 million in legal fees outpacing the $16 million in legal fees paid out by Trump’s super PAC. As Politico recently marveled, Ron DeSantis’ “seeming never-ending torrent of lawsuits keeps …

Trump says his lawyers have met with prosecutors ahead of possible 2020 election indictment
1 year, 4 months ago

Trump says his lawyers have met with prosecutors ahead of possible 2020 election indictment

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Lawyers for Donald Trump met Thursday with members of special counsel Jack Smith’s team ahead of a potential indictment over the former president’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the run-up to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol, according to a person familiar with the matter. Trump himself confirmed the meeting …

Florida man pleads guilty over Jan 6 riot as state’s governor Ron DeSantis insists there was no insurrection
1 year, 5 months ago

Florida man pleads guilty over Jan 6 riot as state’s governor Ron DeSantis insists there was no insurrection

The Independent  

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DeSantis is getting stomped out by Trump in the place he can least afford to lose: report
1 year, 5 months ago

DeSantis is getting stomped out by Trump in the place he can least afford to lose: report

Raw Story  

The last several weeks have been rough on Florida Gov. Now the South Florida Sun-Sentinel brings word that a new poll from Florida Atlantic University/Mainstreet Research/PolCom Lab shows that Trump is leading DeSantis in the Florida governor's own state by a whopping 20 points. In a statement analyzing the results, FAU political scientist Kevin Wagner argued that they show Trump …

Trump and DeSantis' rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race
1 year, 6 months ago

Trump and DeSantis' rivalry intensifies as Florida governor formally enters 2024 presidential race

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Ron DeSantis Is About To Run For President. Andrew Warren Has A Warning.
1 year, 7 months ago

Ron DeSantis Is About To Run For President. Andrew Warren Has A Warning.

Huff Post  

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Of all the places Andrew Warren imagined his career would take him, it was never here: the lobby of an upscale chain hotel in downtown Montgomery, huddling with his legal team and preparing for a hearing that — maybe within a year if he’s lucky — will result in him getting his job back. “When I was …

Leaked video shows DeSantis fear about ‘pissing off’ Trump voters
1 year, 7 months ago

Leaked video shows DeSantis fear about ‘pissing off’ Trump voters

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Trump indicted over hush money: Rival Ron DeSantis says Florida 'won't assist' in former president's 'extradition'
1 year, 8 months ago

Trump indicted over hush money: Rival Ron DeSantis says Florida 'won't assist' in former president's 'extradition'

Firstpost  

New York: Governor Ron DeSantis, one of the predicted rivals of Donald Trump for 2024 Republican nomination for president, said Florida “will not assist in extradition request” of the former US president who has been indictment on “hush money” payment charges. The former US president is being probed by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office for allegedly falsifying business records in …

Ron DeSantis breaks silence on Trump indictment with quiet dig at ‘alleged affair’ with Stormy Daniels
1 year, 9 months ago

Ron DeSantis breaks silence on Trump indictment with quiet dig at ‘alleged affair’ with Stormy Daniels

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Florida prosecutor blasts DeSantis' 'ridiculous witch hunt'
1 year, 9 months ago

Florida prosecutor blasts DeSantis' 'ridiculous witch hunt'

Raw Story  

Ron DeSantis recently booted a Tampa prosecutor from office after he refused to enforce state abortion laws — a move a federal judge declared unconstitutional. But in an interview with The Daily Beast, Worrell called the move a "ridiculous witch hunt" — and revealed the real reason Florida Republicans want her out. "Last Wednesday, law enforcement arrested 19-year-old Keith Moses …

DeSantis accused of distracting voters from the 'festering problems in Florida' in scathing editorial
1 year, 10 months ago

DeSantis accused of distracting voters from the 'festering problems in Florida' in scathing editorial

Raw Story  

The Editorial Board of the Miami Herald issued a scathing piece Wednesday accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis of adopting a Donald Trump tactic to manipulate the public's attention away from real problems Floridians suffer under. Then there's his war with Disney, one of the largest employers in the state, because they "had the temerity to push back against the governor’s “Don’t …

Prosecutor ousted by DeSantis filing appeal to get job back
1 year, 10 months ago

Prosecutor ousted by DeSantis filing appeal to get job back

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The elected state prosecutor suspended by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is filing an appeal in his federal lawsuit against the governor in a renewed bid to get his job back. DeSantis suspended Warren last year over the prosecutor’s signing of statements that said he would not pursue criminal charges against seekers or providers of abortion or gender …

Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis loses bid to get job back
1 year, 11 months ago

Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis loses bid to get job back

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge ruled Friday that Florida Gov. In an order dismissing the case, U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle wrote that federal law prevents him from returning elected prosecutor Andrew Warren to office in a lawsuit that centered on state law. DeSantis suspended Warren last year over the elected prosecutor’s signing of statements that said he would …

3rd case brought by DeSantis’ election police dismissed
2 years ago

3rd case brought by DeSantis’ election police dismissed

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A third case of a defendant who was arrested by an elections police unit created by Florida Gov. Terry Hubbard, 63, was among 20 people arrested last August on criminal charges of illegal voting in 2020 in what was the first major action taken by the the Republican’s controversial new Office of Election Crimes and Security. …

New state voter fraud units finding few cases from midterms
2 years ago

New state voter fraud units finding few cases from midterms

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — State-level law enforcement units created after the 2020 presidential election to investigate voter fraud are looking into scattered complaints more than two weeks after the midterms but have provided no indication of systemic problems. “I am not aware of any significant detection of fraud on Election Day, but that’s not surprising,” said Paul Smith, senior vice president of …

Election fraud case against Florida defendant dismissed
2 years, 2 months ago

Election fraud case against Florida defendant dismissed

Associated Press  

One of the 20 people arrested with fanfare under an election fraud program launched by Florida Gov. Those arrested had voted in 2020, the first major elections since a state constitutional amendment allowed many felons to have voting rights automatically restored, except for those convicted of murder and felony sexual assault or those who still owe fines or restitution. Court …

DeSantis’ election crimes arrests confuse some suspects
2 years, 2 months ago

DeSantis’ election crimes arrests confuse some suspects

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Newly released police bodycam footage shows that three of the 20 people who were arrested in Florida for allegedly voting illegally in the 2020 election appeared to be surprised that they had done anything wrong. “I voted, but I ain’t commit no fraud.” Oliver was convicted of second-degree murder in December 2000, but eventually registered to vote, …

Video shows Florida cops 'almost apologetic' while arresting man in DeSantis' 'voter fraud' crackdown
2 years, 2 months ago

Video shows Florida cops 'almost apologetic' while arresting man in DeSantis' 'voter fraud' crackdown

Raw Story  

On Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Timesreleased body camera footage of local police carrying out one of the well-publicized arrests Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered for "illegal" voting — and police themselves appearing unsure and "almost apologetic" as they explained to one voter, Tony Patterson, that he was under arrest. The crackdown, part of DeSantis' initiative to guarantee "election integrity" as the …

DeSantis elections chief told local officials they'd bear 'no fault' for illegal voter registration: report
2 years, 3 months ago

DeSantis elections chief told local officials they'd bear 'no fault' for illegal voter registration: report

Raw Story  

On Monday, POLITICO reported that the top elections investigator for Gov. Ron DeSantis told local officials they bear "no fault" for the 20 ex-convicts who were improperly signed up to vote — even though DeSantis has publicly tried to pass the blame onto them. "Pete Antonacci, who runs DeSantis’ elections investigation office, sent a letter on Aug. 18 to the …

DeSantis’ election police unit announces voter fraud cases
2 years, 4 months ago

DeSantis’ election police unit announces voter fraud cases

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced criminal charges against 20 people for illegally voting in 2020, the first major public move from the Republican’s controversial new election police unit. “That is against the law and now they’re gonna pay the price for it.” DeSantis, an ascendant Republican and potential 2024 presidential candidate, pushed the state legislature …

DeSantis sued by Florida prosecutor he removed over abortion
2 years, 4 months ago

DeSantis sued by Florida prosecutor he removed over abortion

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — An elected Florida prosecutor who was removed from office by Gov. DeSantis said he suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren this month for signing a national pledge to not prosecute women and doctors for violating state abortion laws or families seeking treatments for transgender minors. Now seeking re-election in November and positioning himself as a potential …

Suspended Florida prosecutor sues Gov. Ron DeSantis to get his job back
2 years, 4 months ago

Suspended Florida prosecutor sues Gov. Ron DeSantis to get his job back

NPR  

Suspended Florida prosecutor sues Gov. Ron DeSantis to get his job back Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris O'Meara/AP Chris O'Meara/AP MIAMI — A Florida prosecutor is suing Gov. Warren was twice elected as state attorney, and Warren says DeSantis violated his right to freedom of speech and by his actions overturned an election. Warren says DeSantis also violated Florida …

Ron DeSantis SUSPENDS 'Soros-funded' Democratic Florida prosecutor
2 years, 4 months ago

Ron DeSantis SUSPENDS 'Soros-funded' Democratic Florida prosecutor

Daily Mail  

His press secretary Christina Pushaw teased a 'major announcement' coming on Thursday morning the night before After his suspension Warren dismissed DeSantis as an 'aspiring presidential candidate who has shown time and time again he feels accountable to no one.' Warren beat a Republican incumbent for his office in 2016 in a campaign that the New York Times reported was …

Georgia election officials dispute film’s voter fraud claims
2 years, 7 months ago

Georgia election officials dispute film’s voter fraud claims

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Republican head of Georgia’s election board said Tuesday a recently released film alleging ballots were illegally collected and dropped off during the 2020 presidential election falsely suggests there were tens of thousands of illegitimate votes in the state. “It’s just the manner of its delivery was illegal.” The movie uses research from the Texas-based nonprofit True the …

Florida governor signs bill creating election police unit
2 years, 7 months ago

Florida governor signs bill creating election police unit

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday to create a police force dedicated to pursuing voter fraud and other election crimes, embracing a top priority of Republicans after former President Donald Trump’s false claims that his reelection was stolen. The new law comes after the Republican governor made voting legislation a focus this year, pushing the …

Florida lawmakers back the creation of an election crimes investigative office
2 years, 9 months ago

Florida lawmakers back the creation of an election crimes investigative office

NPR  

Florida lawmakers back the creation of an election crimes investigative office Enlarge this image toggle caption John Raoux/AP John Raoux/AP Florida lawmakers have sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis legislation that would create a dedicated investigative unit for alleged election crimes, part of a broader bill that would, for the second year in a row, enact new voting restrictions in …

DeSantis election police force panned as ‘a door prize for a QAnon pep rally’
2 years, 11 months ago

DeSantis election police force panned as ‘a door prize for a QAnon pep rally’

Raw Story  

Efforts by Florida Gov. '” Jonathan Diaz, a voting rights lawyer at the nonprofit Campaign Legal Center, questioned the need for such a police force. “There’s a reason that there’s no office of this size with this kind of unlimited investigative authority in any other state in the country, and it’s because election crimes and voter fraud are just not …

Three Republican supporters from Trump-backing Florida complex The Villages arrested for voter fraud
3 years ago

Three Republican supporters from Trump-backing Florida complex The Villages arrested for voter fraud

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Three voters from Florida …

Far too little vote fraud to tip election to Trump, AP finds
3 years ago

Far too little vote fraud to tip election to Trump, AP finds

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — An Associated Press review of every potential case of voter fraud in the six battleground states disputed by former President Donald Trump has found fewer than 475 — a number that would have made no difference in the 2020 presidential election. “Voter fraud is virtually non-existent,” said George Christenson, election clerk for Milwaukee County in Wisconsin, where five …

Florida governor calls for election police force
3 years, 1 month ago

Florida governor calls for election police force

Associated Press  

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Citing unspecified examples of election fraud, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday pledged to create a law enforcement agency to investigate election crimes as part of a new package of voting laws. Speaking at an event in West Palm Beach, the Republican governor announced a series of election law proposals for lawmakers to take up during next …

Vigilantes claimed voter fraud. A thousand false leads later, investigators found one case
3 years, 5 months ago

Vigilantes claimed voter fraud. A thousand false leads later, investigators found one case

LA Times  

California supporters of US President Donald Trump protest the 2020 election results after his spurious claims of voter fraud. It took the Riverside County district attorney’s office a year of legwork that included more than a thousand false leads to find a prosecutable case of voter fraud: A young man who twice cast two ballots in 2016 elections. “Unless, it’s …

Public corruption investigation links prominent Republicans across Florida
3 years, 6 months ago

Public corruption investigation links prominent Republicans across Florida

Raw Story  

A trial is set to begin in Aug. for a Tallahassee-based political organization, reported the Miami Herald. "The eight-month investigation is focused on former Sen. Frank Artiles, a Republican operative, Alexis 'Pedro' Rodriguez, an auto-parts dealer with financial woes and an alleged plot to successfully sway the outcome of Miami-Dade's Senate District 37 race in favor of the Republican candidate," …

'Outrageous' criminal plot to steal election for Florida GOP part of a 'much larger scheme': CNN analyst
3 years, 9 months ago

'Outrageous' criminal plot to steal election for Florida GOP part of a 'much larger scheme': CNN analyst

Raw Story  

On Thursday, former Florida state Sen. Frank Artiles was arrested for illegally spending money to prop up a fake candidate to siphon voters from Democrats in a South Florida state senate race where "Latinas for Trump" founder Ileana Garcia beat a Democratic incumbent by a few dozen votes in 2020. Speaking on CNN, former GOP strategist and Never Trump analyst …

Fact-check: Team Trump capitalizes on Pennsylvania ballot incident to baselessly accuse Democrats of ‘stealing’ the election
4 years, 2 months ago

Fact-check: Team Trump capitalizes on Pennsylvania ballot incident to baselessly accuse Democrats of ‘stealing’ the election

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump and his campaign are spreading disinformation about an incident in Pennsylvania where nine ballots were improperly discarded, and are falsely claiming it proves widespread “voter fraud” and that Democrats are “trying to steal the election.” According to federal and local authorities, an election worker improperly threw out nine military ballots in Luzerne County, and …

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