Desantis Announces 20 People Charged With Election Fraud Investigation Ongoing

DeSantis was joined by Attorney General Ashley Moody, Secretary of State Cord Byrd, Peter Antonacci, the newly appointed first-time election security and crime officer, and Mark Glass, acting commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. (Watch the full press conference below) All 20 people were disqualified from voting after being convicted of murder or a felony sex offense, but chose to vote anyway and now all have been charged with voter fraud, according to a statement from his office. The offense is a felony of the third degree punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and up to 5 years in prison. “We also have people who are illegal aliens voting,” DeSantis said. one D The Office of Electoral Crime and Security was launched on 1 July. DeSantis said at the press conference that the office was his idea. He said those announced Friday are the first 20 cases of election fraud to be prosecuted and there will be more. Antonacci, who was appointed by DeSantis in July as the first Director of the Office of Election Crime and Security, is a former Broward County Supervisor of Elections. The director of the Office of Election Crime and Security is housed in the Florida Department of State. In March, the Florida House passed a bill that created the new state office dedicated to investigating election crimes. The bill passed the GOP-controlled House along party lines, and DeSantis signed it into law. “This is just the first step,” DeSantis said. “There will be foreign nationals. We want the federal government to work constructively on this and so far that has not happened. We have an obligation to ensure that American citizens vote.” one D DeSantis responded to rumors that he had come to Fort Lauderdale to take over for Broward County Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott. He said that was not the case. In July, as some vote-in ballots begin arriving in South Florida, some Broward County voters received the wrong vote-in ballots. DeSantis said he directed the Department of State to contact county Supervisors of Elections with instructions about what records they must retain until additional reviews and investigations are completed. “Everyone will be aware.” DeSantis sent out an alert saying his new office is on alert. “In 2020, Florida ran efficient, transparent elections that avoided the major problems we’ve seen in other states. At the same time, the elections were not perfect, so we continue our efforts to ensure the integrity of our elections. . . Today’s actions send a clear message to those considering ballot harvesting or fraudulent voting. If you commit an election crime, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” one D DeSantis, a Republican, became governor on January 8, 2019. His term expires on January 3, 2023, and he is running for re-election. Copyright 2022 by WPLG Local10.com – All Rights Reserved.

title: “Desantis Announces 20 People Charged With Election Fraud Investigation Ongoing Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-07” author: “Lori Dewinter”

DeSantis was joined by Attorney General Ashley Moody, Secretary of State Cord Byrd, Peter Antonacci, the newly appointed first-time election security and crime officer, and Mark Glass, acting commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. (Watch the full press conference below) All 20 people were disqualified from voting after being convicted of murder or a felony sex offense, but chose to vote anyway and now all have been charged with voter fraud, according to a statement from his office. The offense is a felony of the third degree punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and up to 5 years in prison. “We also have people who are illegal aliens voting,” DeSantis said. one D The Office of Electoral Crime and Security was launched on 1 July. DeSantis said at the press conference that the office was his idea. He said those announced Friday are the first 20 cases of election fraud to be prosecuted and there will be more. Antonacci, who was appointed by DeSantis in July as the first Director of the Office of Election Crime and Security, is a former Broward County Supervisor of Elections. The director of the Office of Election Crime and Security is housed in the Florida Department of State. In March, the Florida House passed a bill that created the new state office dedicated to investigating election crimes. The bill passed the GOP-controlled House along party lines, and DeSantis signed it into law. “This is just the first step,” DeSantis said. “There will be foreign nationals. We want the federal government to work constructively on this and so far that has not happened. We have an obligation to ensure that American citizens vote.” one D DeSantis responded to rumors that he had come to Fort Lauderdale to take over for Broward County Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott. He said that was not the case. In July, as some vote-in ballots begin arriving in South Florida, some Broward County voters received the wrong vote-in ballots. DeSantis said he directed the Department of State to contact county Supervisors of Elections with instructions about what records they must retain until additional reviews and investigations are completed. “Everyone will be aware.” DeSantis sent out an alert saying his new office is on alert. “In 2020, Florida ran efficient, transparent elections that avoided the major problems we’ve seen in other states. At the same time, the elections were not perfect, so we continue our efforts to ensure the integrity of our elections. . . Today’s actions send a clear message to those considering ballot harvesting or fraudulent voting. If you commit an election crime, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” one D DeSantis, a Republican, became governor on January 8, 2019. His term expires on January 3, 2023, and he is running for re-election. Copyright 2022 by WPLG Local10.com – All Rights Reserved.

title: “Desantis Announces 20 People Charged With Election Fraud Investigation Ongoing Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-28” author: “Herman Holmes”

DeSantis was joined by Attorney General Ashley Moody, Secretary of State Cord Byrd, Peter Antonacci, the newly appointed first-time election security and crime officer, and Mark Glass, acting commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. (Watch the full press conference below) All 20 people were disqualified from voting after being convicted of murder or a felony sex offense, but chose to vote anyway and now all have been charged with voter fraud, according to a statement from his office. The offense is a felony of the third degree punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and up to 5 years in prison. “We also have people who are illegal aliens voting,” DeSantis said. one D The Office of Electoral Crime and Security was launched on 1 July. DeSantis said at the press conference that the office was his idea. He said those announced Friday are the first 20 cases of election fraud to be prosecuted and there will be more. Antonacci, who was appointed by DeSantis in July as the first Director of the Office of Election Crime and Security, is a former Broward County Supervisor of Elections. The director of the Office of Election Crime and Security is housed in the Florida Department of State. In March, the Florida House passed a bill that created the new state office dedicated to investigating election crimes. The bill passed the GOP-controlled House along party lines, and DeSantis signed it into law. “This is just the first step,” DeSantis said. “There will be foreign nationals. We want the federal government to work constructively on this and so far that has not happened. We have an obligation to ensure that American citizens vote.” one D DeSantis responded to rumors that he had come to Fort Lauderdale to take over for Broward County Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott. He said that was not the case. In July, as some vote-in ballots begin arriving in South Florida, some Broward County voters received the wrong vote-in ballots. DeSantis said he directed the Department of State to contact county Supervisors of Elections with instructions about what records they must retain until additional reviews and investigations are completed. “Everyone will be aware.” DeSantis sent out an alert saying his new office is on alert. “In 2020, Florida ran efficient, transparent elections that avoided the major problems we’ve seen in other states. At the same time, the elections were not perfect, so we continue our efforts to ensure the integrity of our elections. . . Today’s actions send a clear message to those considering ballot harvesting or fraudulent voting. If you commit an election crime, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” one D DeSantis, a Republican, became governor on January 8, 2019. His term expires on January 3, 2023, and he is running for re-election. Copyright 2022 by WPLG Local10.com – All Rights Reserved.

title: “Desantis Announces 20 People Charged With Election Fraud Investigation Ongoing Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-28” author: “Anthony Walk”

DeSantis was joined by Attorney General Ashley Moody, Secretary of State Cord Byrd, Peter Antonacci, the newly appointed first-time election security and crime officer, and Mark Glass, acting commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. (Watch the full press conference below) All 20 people were disqualified from voting after being convicted of murder or a felony sex offense, but chose to vote anyway and now all have been charged with voter fraud, according to a statement from his office. The offense is a felony of the third degree punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and up to 5 years in prison. “We also have people who are illegal aliens voting,” DeSantis said. one D The Office of Electoral Crime and Security was launched on 1 July. DeSantis said at the press conference that the office was his idea. He said those announced Friday are the first 20 cases of election fraud to be prosecuted and there will be more. Antonacci, who was appointed by DeSantis in July as the first Director of the Office of Election Crime and Security, is a former Broward County Supervisor of Elections. The director of the Office of Election Crime and Security is housed in the Florida Department of State. In March, the Florida House passed a bill that created the new state office dedicated to investigating election crimes. The bill passed the GOP-controlled House along party lines, and DeSantis signed it into law. “This is just the first step,” DeSantis said. “There will be foreign nationals. We want the federal government to work constructively on this and so far that has not happened. We have an obligation to ensure that American citizens vote.” one D DeSantis responded to rumors that he had come to Fort Lauderdale to take over for Broward County Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott. He said that was not the case. In July, as some vote-in ballots begin arriving in South Florida, some Broward County voters received the wrong vote-in ballots. DeSantis said he directed the Department of State to contact county Supervisors of Elections with instructions about what records they must retain until additional reviews and investigations are completed. “Everyone will be aware.” DeSantis sent out an alert saying his new office is on alert. “In 2020, Florida ran efficient, transparent elections that avoided the major problems we’ve seen in other states. At the same time, the elections were not perfect, so we continue our efforts to ensure the integrity of our elections. . . Today’s actions send a clear message to those considering ballot harvesting or fraudulent voting. If you commit an election crime, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” one D DeSantis, a Republican, became governor on January 8, 2019. His term expires on January 3, 2023, and he is running for re-election. Copyright 2022 by WPLG Local10.com – All Rights Reserved.

title: “Desantis Announces 20 People Charged With Election Fraud Investigation Ongoing Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-21” author: “Franklin Saas”

DeSantis was joined by Attorney General Ashley Moody, Secretary of State Cord Byrd, Peter Antonacci, the newly appointed first-time election security and crime officer, and Mark Glass, acting commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. (Watch the full press conference below) All 20 people were disqualified from voting after being convicted of murder or a felony sex offense, but chose to vote anyway and now all have been charged with voter fraud, according to a statement from his office. The offense is a felony of the third degree punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and up to 5 years in prison. “We also have people who are illegal aliens voting,” DeSantis said. one D The Office of Electoral Crime and Security was launched on 1 July. DeSantis said at the press conference that the office was his idea. He said those announced Friday are the first 20 cases of election fraud to be prosecuted and there will be more. Antonacci, who was appointed by DeSantis in July as the first Director of the Office of Election Crime and Security, is a former Broward County Supervisor of Elections. The director of the Office of Election Crime and Security is housed in the Florida Department of State. In March, the Florida House passed a bill that created the new state office dedicated to investigating election crimes. The bill passed the GOP-controlled House along party lines, and DeSantis signed it into law. “This is just the first step,” DeSantis said. “There will be foreign nationals. We want the federal government to work constructively on this and so far that has not happened. We have an obligation to ensure that American citizens vote.” one D DeSantis responded to rumors that he had come to Fort Lauderdale to take over for Broward County Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott. He said that was not the case. In July, as some vote-in ballots begin arriving in South Florida, some Broward County voters received the wrong vote-in ballots. DeSantis said he directed the Department of State to contact county Supervisors of Elections with instructions about what records they must retain until additional reviews and investigations are completed. “Everyone will be aware.” DeSantis sent out an alert saying his new office is on alert. “In 2020, Florida ran efficient, transparent elections that avoided the major problems we’ve seen in other states. At the same time, the elections were not perfect, so we continue our efforts to ensure the integrity of our elections. . . Today’s actions send a clear message to those considering ballot harvesting or fraudulent voting. If you commit an election crime, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” one D DeSantis, a Republican, became governor on January 8, 2019. His term expires on January 3, 2023, and he is running for re-election. Copyright 2022 by WPLG Local10.com – All Rights Reserved.