Alabama state Rep. David Cole ® on Tuesday was arrested and charged with voter fraud on accusations he voted in “multiple or unauthorized locations,” according to jail records provided by Madison County Sheriff’s Office.

According to the sheriff’s records, Cole was booked Tuesday afternoon and released on bail amounting to $2,500. The charge is a Class C felony, meaning conviction could result in up to 10 years in prison.

Al.com, a local news outlet, said Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office confirmed he was prosecuting the case.

    • @_stranger_@lemmy.world
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      51 year ago

      I’m not sure that defense works for him in this case. A fair jury isn’t going to believe he lives in a house he can’t remember ever sleeping, eating, or bathing in. (Assuming they have a fair jury)