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Alabama state Rep. David Cole (R) 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.

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[–] krayj 67 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

He's also being challenged on where his actual residence is. State law requires representatives to live in the districts for which they are elected.

When asked if he moved any furniture, electronics, dishes, etc. into the home he answered no, when asked if he had moved any personal property into the home he answered: “I do not remember.” When asked if anyone assisted him in moving into the home he answered: “I cannot recall.”

The commissioner asked the following question: “The Sinopoli leader indicates that the leased property was not furnished. What furniture did you use at the Conservancy Drive house during the period of the lease?” Cole answered: ‘I don’t recall.” Cole also said that he did not recall sleeping overnight at the home and stated that his children did not sleep overnight at home.

He also stated that he did not recall ever eating a meal or bathing at the home

So, not just voter fraud, but also election fraud.

[–] PinkPanther 23 points 1 year ago (2 children)

This is what I'm going to answer everything from now on, giving me a free pass: "I don't remember". Piece of shit.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago

Only works if you're rich, sorry.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 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)