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US Postal worker accused of throwing away around 300 ballots in recent Utah election
KUTV • • nation
Key Points:
- Damon Matai Seei, a 34-year-old USPS worker from Payson, Utah, has been charged and arrested for allegedly discarding around 300 election ballots and other mail during his postal route in Eagle Mountain.
- The Department of Justice announced the charges at a Washington, DC news conference, with officials including Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter and US Attorney Melissa Holyoak present.
- Seei admitted to throwing the ballots into a dumpster in June, but authorities indicated there was no political motive behind his actions.
- Utah Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson emphasized the seriousness of the offense, highlighting the violation of voters' rights and expressing appreciation for the DOJ's commitment to addressing election-related crimes.
