(AP) – A local prosecutor says no one will be charged
following a state investigation into potential voter fraud in northeast
Arkansas’ Shady Grove township.The Jonesboro Sun reports the case stems from a local spike in the number of registered voters just weeks before a 2016 vote on alcohol sales.
following a state investigation into potential voter fraud in northeast
Arkansas’ Shady Grove township.The Jonesboro Sun reports the case stems from a local spike in the number of registered voters just weeks before a 2016 vote on alcohol sales.
Prosecuting Attorney Scott Ellington requested an Arkansas State Police
investigation following allegations that fraudulent addresses were being used in the township.
Ellington says he believes there is enough evidence to charge individuals but not enough to obtain convictions. He says that instead of filing charges, he sent warning letters to several people suspected of using a fraudulent address.
Under Arkansas law, someone who knowingly submits fraudulent information for voter registration could be fined $10,000 and serve up to 10 years in prison.
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