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Florida's effort to charge 20 people with voter fraud has hit some roadblocks [View all]
https://www.npr.org/2022/12/21/1144265521/florida-voter-fraud-cases-prosecution-update(4 min. audio at link)
Florida's effort to charge 20 people with voter fraud has hit some roadblocks
December 21, 2022 5:00 AM ET
Heard on Morning Edition
ASHLEY LOPEZ
Back in August, Florida officials announced they were charging 20 people with alleged voter fraud. It was the first big set of cases investigated by the state's new election crimes unit, which was created at the urging of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The statewide prosecutor recently secured one conviction through a plea deal. But at least three other cases so far have been dismissed on procedural grounds. And attorneys representing those who were charged say Florida's cases face a tough road — even if they make it to trial.
The state's effort has been a controversial one. Many of the individuals charged with voting illegally in 2020 say they thought they were eligible to vote, despite past felony convictions, because the state had given them a voter registration card.
December 21, 2022 5:00 AM ET
Heard on Morning Edition
ASHLEY LOPEZ
Back in August, Florida officials announced they were charging 20 people with alleged voter fraud. It was the first big set of cases investigated by the state's new election crimes unit, which was created at the urging of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The statewide prosecutor recently secured one conviction through a plea deal. But at least three other cases so far have been dismissed on procedural grounds. And attorneys representing those who were charged say Florida's cases face a tough road — even if they make it to trial.
The state's effort has been a controversial one. Many of the individuals charged with voting illegally in 2020 say they thought they were eligible to vote, despite past felony convictions, because the state had given them a voter registration card.
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