A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Utah was charged with throwing out more than 300 ballots that were being sent to voters for the state's June primary, according to the Justice Department.
Key Takeaways
The DOJ charged a Utah postal worker with dumping over 300 mail ballots ahead of the state's June primary. The suspect pleaded not guilty and claimed no political motive. Most voters in Utah cast ballots by mail, though President Trump has pushed for restrictions citing unfounded fraud claims.
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High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Number Of Ballots | Broad Agreement | 300+ mail-in ballots dumped | |
| Suspect's Motive | Broad Agreement | Suspect claimed no political agenda, wanted to lighten workload |
Number Of Ballots
Broad Agreement300+ mail-in ballots dumped
Suspect's Motive
Broad AgreementSuspect claimed no political agenda, wanted to lighten workload
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The suspect, Damon Matai Seei, a 34-year-old from Payson, Utah, was arrested Tuesday and appeared in federal court in Salt Lake City. He pleaded not guilty during his arraignment hearing. According to Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter, Seei admitted to throwing the ballots into a dumpster in Eagle Mountain shortly after starting his shift.
McCotter stated that Seei claimed no political agenda and indicated he threw away the mail because he wanted to 'lighten his workload.' The investigation remains ongoing. Most voters in Utah cast ballots by mail, with nearly a third of U.S. voters using mail-in ballots nationwide.
The charges come amid national debate over mail-in voting security. President Trump has pushed for restrictions on mail-in ballots, alleging widespread fraud without evidence. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court rejected the administration's plans to limit mail-in voting for the November midterm elections.
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