In a swift move, the Department of Justice under President Trump has arrested four Connecticut Democratic officials for voter fraud and ballot stuffing. This development comes as part of a broader effort to address election integrity issues. The officials are facing charges related to mishandling absentee ballots during the 2019 Bridgeport mayoral primary.
The arrests were announced after video evidence surfaced showing the officials involved in the misconduct. The individuals charged include Bridgeport City Councilman Alfredo Castillo, vice chair of the city’s Democratic Party Wanda Geter-Pataky, and two campaign workers, Nilsa Heredia and Josephine Edmonds. They are accused of unlawful possession of absentee ballots and other election-related offenses.
Chief State’s Attorney Patrick J. Griffin emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the voting process and stated that these prosecutions should deter future tampering with election results. The arrests are seen as a significant step in ensuring fair elections and holding those responsible for misconduct accountable.
With the recent appointment of Patel, the Department of Justice is expected to move quickly in addressing similar cases. This move is anticipated to target other instances of election fraud and misconduct, starting with the most evident cases.
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BREAKING: Wanda Geter-Pataky, vice chair for the Bridgeport Democratic Party in CT has turned herself into police for alleged voter fraud after she was caught stuffing ballot boxes in 2023.
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https://currently.att.yahoo.com/news/four-connecticut-dems-charged-video-184701949.html