“One of the foundational rights we hold as Americans, a right that many fought so hard to obtain, is the right to vote.  The defendant weaponized disinformation in a dangerous scheme to stop targeted groups, including black and brown people and women, from participating in our democracy,” stated United States Attorney Peace. “This groundbreaking prosecution demonstrates our commitment to prosecuting those who commit crimes that threaten our democracy and seek to deprive people of their constitutional right to vote.”

Social Media Influencer Douglass Mackey Sentenced after Conviction for Election Interference in 2016 Presidential Race::“One of the foundational rights we hold as Americans, a right that many fought so hard to obtain, is the right to vote.  The defendant weaponized disinformation in a dangerous scheme to stop targeted groups, including black and brown people and women, from participating in our democracy,” stated United States Attorney Peace. “This groundbreaking prosecution demonstrates our commitment to prosecuting those who commit crimes that threaten our democracy and seek to deprive people of their constitutional right to vote.”

  • ZeroCoolEnglish
    34•1 year ago

    1. This news is two weeks old, bad bot.

    2. As I said when this sentence was originally announced, seven months for disenfranchising who-knows how many people through interstate wire fraud is ridiculous. Meanwhile Crystal Mason got 5 years in prison for casting a provisional ballot because she didn’t know she couldn’t vote. The way this country coddles right wing domestic terrorists is a fucking disgrace.