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Nebraska petition fraud investigation leads to 5 arrests in multiple states
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Key Points:
- Five out-of-state individuals have been arrested in connection with an investigation into thousands of fraudulent petition signatures related to Lincoln city election ballot measures.
- The petitions sought to add term limits and change voter eligibility in Lincoln city elections, but over 65% of the 30,000+ signatures were rejected by the Lancaster County Election Commission.
- The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, working with the U.S. Marshals Service, arrested suspects in Washington D.C., Missouri, Nevada, and Florida, with additional arrest warrants issued.
- Investigators found no links between the suspects and any political groups; the individuals may have been paid up to $20 per fraudulent signature.
- The investigation remains ongoing, with cooperation from multiple agencies including the Lancaster County Attorney’s Office and Nebraska Attorney General’s Office.
