Massachusetts Resident Gladys Okafor Charged in 2 Illegal Votes, Faces 1 Year in Prison
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 16
Massachusetts Resident Gladys Okafor Charged in 2 Illegal Votes, Faces 1 Year in Prison
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 16
Summary
Gladys Adaeze Okafor, 56, was charged with unlawfully voting as an alien after allegedly casting ballots in the 2022 midterms and 2024 presidential primary in Massachusetts.
Prosecutors say the Nigerian citizen repeatedly claimed U.S. citizenship on voter registration forms in July 2022 and October 2023, despite never applying for citizenship.
Lynn registered her to vote after the 2022 filing, and Okafor—who obtained lawful permanent resident status in December 2022—is due in Boston federal court on Wednesday.
The charge carries up to 1 year in prison and a $10,000 fine as the Justice Department widens election-integrity cases ahead of federal elections.
That broader push has already produced 7 indictments in Texas and 5 recent charges across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Wisconsin tied to alleged illegal voting or fraudulent registration.