In a significant development in New Jersey's political landscape, James J. Devine, a political consultant, has admitted to filing nominating petitions with over 1,900 fraudulent signatures for the 2021 gubernatorial ballot.
This admission came as part of a plea agreement, according to Attorney General Matt Platkin. Devine's actions aimed to illegitimately secure a candidate's position on the ballot, undermining the integrity of the electoral process. The guilty plea was entered during a hearing in Superior Court of Mercer County, marking a notable case of election fraud within the state.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the security and fairness of electoral processes.
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This is exactly why we need stricter regulations and oversight on our electoral processes to prevent such disgraceful acts of fraud.
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N.J. campaign manager admits fraud in trying to get candidate on gubernatorial ballot, AG says
A political ... state Attorney General’s Office said announced Wednesday. James J. Devine, 62, of Lambertville, pleaded guilty Monday during a hearing in Superior Court of Mercer County to an offense concerning nomination certificates or petitions ...
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James Devine pleads guilty to filing fake nominating petitons
Controversial and mendacious political consultant James Devine has pled guilty to filing fake petitions in the 2021 gubernatorial primary in a plea
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Political consultant admits filing false nominating petitions, attorney general says
(Dana DiFilippo | New Jersey Monitor) A political consultant admitted to filing nominating petitions with more than 1,900 fraudulent signatures in his quest to get a candidate on the gubernatorial ballot in 2021, Attorney General Matt Platkin announced ...
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