A man who attempted to vote twice in Virginia's 2023 election was acquitted of attempted illegal voting on Monday, following his claims in court that he had been testing the the system for voter fraud.

A man who attempted to vote twice in Virginia’s 2023 election was acquitted of attempted illegal voting on Monday, following his claims in court that he had been testing the system for voter fraud.

A Nelson County jury found 67-year-old Richardson Carter Bell Jr. not guilty of attempting to vote more than once in the same election. According to the Washington Post, Bell, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, admitted voting early at his local registrar’s office only to also show up at a nearby polling place on Election Day.

  • Pennomi@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    6 hours ago

    The hard part is that “direct” is subjective and up to interpretation of the court.

    • pearsaltchocolatebar
      3·
      4 hours ago

      Depends on the state. In mine it doesn’t matter. If someone dies while you’re committing a crime, you’re responsible regardless.