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Conservative influencer James O’Keefe charged with unlawful voting and identity theft in Minnesota

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Two conservative influencers tried so hard to find voter fraud in Minnesota that they’re now being charged with identity theft. Conservative activist James O'Keefe accused Minneapolis prosecutors of using "weaponized lawfare" after they charged him and fellow right-wing influencer Cam Higby over their hidden-camera report on Minnesota's vouching program for registered voters. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 1 are centre, 3 lean right.

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  1. RT Right Factuality: Very low State media RU
    US conservatives charged over burqa voting stunt (VIDEO)

    Conservative influencers James O’Keefe and Cam Higby are facing felony charges over a video on Minnesota ID-less voting practices

    Low reliability sourceHigh-risk contentState-funded media
  2. Washington Times Right Factuality: Mostly factual US
    James O'Keefe blasts criminal charges over Minnesota voting stunt as 'weaponized lawfare'

    Conservative activist James O'Keefe accused Minneapolis prosecutors of using "weaponized lawfare" after they charged him and fellow right-wing influencer Cam Higby over their hidden-camera report on Minnesota's vouching program for registered voters.

    Elevated risk
  3. Breitbart News Right Factuality: Mixed US
    James O'Keefe, Cam Higby Criminally Charged for Exposing Vulnerable Minnesota Election

    Investigative journalists James O'Keefe and Cameron Higby have been hit with felony charges by left-wing Minneapolis prosecutors for their video exposing vulnerable loopholes in Minnesota's elections.

    Mixed reliabilityElevated risk
  4. ABC News (US) Leans left Factuality: High US
    Conservative activists O'Keefe, Higby charged with unlawful voting in Minnesota

    Conservative activists James O’Keefe and Cam Higby have been charged with unlawful voting and identity theft in Minnesota after a prosecutor said they gave false names to poll workers during the state's primary election

  5. NBC News Leans left Factuality: High US
    Conservative influencer James O’Keefe charged with unlawful voting and identity theft in Minnesota

    O’Keefe was charged alongside fellow influencer Cam Higby. They are accused of misrepresenting themselves at polling places during Minnesota’s primary in August.

  6. New Republic Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Right-Wing Influencers Charged With Voter Fraud

    Two conservative influencers tried so hard to find voter fraud in Minnesota that they’re now being charged with identity theft. Cam Higby and James O’Keefe were charged with felony counts of identity theft and unlawful voting by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office after...

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