Posted on Sep 2, 2022
No charges in Washington ballot drop box surveillance investigation
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An investigation by the King County Sheriff’s Office into a ballot drop box surveillance effort organized by conservative activists has wrapped up without criminal charges.
However, the case technically remains open and the findings of the voter intimidation inquiry have been shared with the FBI, according to the sheriff's office.
A copy of the investigation, which the Northwest News Network and The Seattle Times obtained through a public records request, said the decision to end the active investigation followed a meeting on August 17 between the sheriff’s office, the King County prosecutor’s office and King County Elections.
“It was concluded that further investigation was not necessary at this time but the case could be re-opened if similar behavior is seen during the next election,” Detective Keith Gaffin wrote in his report.
However, the case technically remains open and the findings of the voter intimidation inquiry have been shared with the FBI, according to the sheriff's office.
A copy of the investigation, which the Northwest News Network and The Seattle Times obtained through a public records request, said the decision to end the active investigation followed a meeting on August 17 between the sheriff’s office, the King County prosecutor’s office and King County Elections.
“It was concluded that further investigation was not necessary at this time but the case could be re-opened if similar behavior is seen during the next election,” Detective Keith Gaffin wrote in his report.
No charges in Washington ballot drop box surveillance investigation
Posted from kuow.org
Conservative
Voting
Elections
State of Washington
FBI
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."That allegation — which has been widely debunked — is what appeared to animate the drop box surveillance program in King County. Included in the sheriff’s report was a screenshot from a message thread about putting up the signs at drop boxes. One of the messages read in part: “Let’s put the FEAR OF GOD in some ballot-trafficking mules!”
Election officials and experts in Washington state and nationally say vote by mail and ballot drop boxes are a secure method for voting. Even if someone did put fake ballots in a drop box, there are mechanisms in place, including signature checks, to ensure only lawful ballots are counted."
..."That allegation — which has been widely debunked — is what appeared to animate the drop box surveillance program in King County. Included in the sheriff’s report was a screenshot from a message thread about putting up the signs at drop boxes. One of the messages read in part: “Let’s put the FEAR OF GOD in some ballot-trafficking mules!”
Election officials and experts in Washington state and nationally say vote by mail and ballot drop boxes are a secure method for voting. Even if someone did put fake ballots in a drop box, there are mechanisms in place, including signature checks, to ensure only lawful ballots are counted."
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