PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philip C. Pulley, 62, of Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to charges of election fraud, including falsely registering to vote and double voting. The plea was entered before Chief United States District Court Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg on September 25, 2024, following charges filed last month.
The allegations against Pulley are serious, involving multiple fraudulent voter registrations across various jurisdictions. In 2018, he registered to vote in both Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and Broward County, Florida. Further complicating his case, Pulley registered under a false address and social security number in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, in 2020, thereby violating federal election laws. His actions culminated in the 2022 general election, where he cast votes in both Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, which included the critical election for United States Senator.
Addressing the grave nature of these violations, U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero emphasized the importance of maintaining electoral integrity: “Ensuring that our elections are free and fair is critical to maintaining the public’s trust in the results.” She reinforced her office’s commitment, alongside the FBI, to enforcing federal election laws and holding violators like Pulley accountable.
Echoing these sentiments, Wayne A. Jacobs, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Philadelphia, highlighted voter fraud as a direct threat to the democratic process, stating, “Free and fair elections are the foundation of American democracy, and voter fraud undermines our democratic system.” He reaffirmed the FBI’s dedication to protecting this democratic right in collaboration with their partners.
Pulley now faces sentencing on January 9, 2025. The legal repercussions are significant, with each count carrying a maximum sentence of five years in prison, three years of supervised release, fines ranging from $10,000 to $250,000, and a special assessment of $100.
The thorough investigation leading to these charges was conducted by the FBI in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office. The prosecution team, led by Assistant United States Attorneys Nancy E. Potts and Mark B. Dubnoff, received invaluable support from James Price, Senior Deputy Attorney General and Special Assistant United States Attorney, in bringing this case to a decisive conclusion.
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