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Conservative Activists Hit With Voter Fraud Charges In Election Stunt

James O’Keefe and Cam Higby face felony charges over their conduct at Minnesota polling places in August.

Two conservative activists, James O Keefe and Cam Higby, have been charged with felony unlawful voting and identity theft in Minnesota, according to prosecutors. The activists were allegedly caught on camera at polling places during the state's August primary, using the names of registered voters without their permission. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced the charges on October 28, stating that the pair entered the polling places and identified themselves with the registered voters' names without their knowledge or consent.

Both O Keefe and Higby refused to sign the required oath before receiving their ballots, as required by Minnesota law. The charges specifically target their alleged misconduct while seeking ballots, as prosecutors claim they intentionally misrepresented their identities during the ballot application process, even though neither man cast a ballot.

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