Avast ye scallywags! A mighty Atlantic City politico be caught in a scurvy scheme o' absentee ballot fraud!
2024-02-01
Ye scurvy dog, Councilman Craig Callaway of Atlantic City, in the land o' New Jersey, be facin' the wrath o' the authorities fer his devilish deeds in connection wit' a dastardly case o' election fraud involvin' absentee ballots. Walk the plank, ye scallywag!
In a humorous tone reminiscent of a 17th-century pirate, it has been reported that former Atlantic City councilman, Craig Callaway, is facing charges yet again. Known for his ability to sway election outcomes by delivering large blocks of absentee ballots, Callaway has been charged with election fraud involving the misuse of these ballots. The U.S. Attorney's Office has accused him of depriving and defrauding the residents of New Jersey of a fair and impartial election process through fraudulent procurement, casting, and tabulation of ballots.U.S. Attorney Matthew Skahill emphasized the importance of free and fair elections, stating that these charges reflect their commitment to hold accountable those who try to undermine the electoral process. Callaway's attorney, Megan Davies, could not comment immediately as she was entering the courtroom. Prosecutors allege that Callaway and his associates paid individuals to apply as messengers for mail-in voters, but instead of delivering the ballots as intended, they handed them to Callaway or his subordinates. Many of these ballots were ultimately cast in the names of individuals who confirmed that they did not vote in the 2022 general election, and they did not authorize Callaway or his subordinates to cast ballots on their behalf.This is not the first time Callaway has faced legal trouble. In the past, he was sentenced to prison for bribery while serving as a city councilman. Interestingly, while awaiting imprisonment for that offense, he orchestrated a sex sting against fellow councilman Eugene Robinson. However, Robinson went to the authorities, leading to a three-year prison term for Callaway.Released in 2010, Callaway quickly resumed his operation of collecting and delivering absentee ballots. Despite accusations from losing candidates, he had not been charged until now. The election fraud charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.