Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Fla. congressman's ex-chief of staff jailed for voter fraud scheme | Fox News

Fla. congressman's ex-chief of staff jailed for voter fraud scheme | Fox News: The former chief of staff of a Democratic Florida congressman will serve 90 days in jail after admitting to a voter fraud scheme during the 2012 election.

WSVN reports Jeffrey Garcia pled guilty Monday to one felony charge and three misdemeanor charges after admitting he illegally requested hundreds of absentee ballots while he was running the campaign for Rep. Joe Garcia, who he is not related to.

Garcia’s lawyer tells the station that his client never intended to steal anyone’s vote.

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