FBI Investigation Uncovers Irregularities in Georgia's 2020 Election Process
In a significant development, the FBI has confirmed substantial irregularities in the counting of votes in Georgia’s largest urban area during the contentious 2020 election.
The revelations stem from an affidavit unsealed by a federal court, which outlines potential violations of federal election law. This inquiry is particularly noteworthy as it ties back to the efforts initiated by the Trump administration's election integrity team.
FBI Special Agent Hugh Raymond Evans, in his affidavit, detailed several alarming issues, including admissions made by Fulton County officials regarding missing scanned images of hundreds of thousands of ballots.
Specifically, Fulton County admitted to lacking scanned images for 528,777 ballots from the original count and 527,925 from a subsequent recount, raising concerns about the integrity of the voting process.
Moreover, the affidavit highlighted multiple instances of ballots being scanned more than once, a troubling finding that compromises the credibility of election results.
During a Risk Limiting Audit, discrepancies were also noted between reported vote tallies and actual ballots in batches, raising further questions about the accuracy of the recounting effort.
Witness accounts provided to the FBI corroborated claims made in prior investigative reports, indicating widespread confusion and irregularities that had been documented since the election.
Despite these substantiated claims, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger continues to insist that the issues identified did not alter the outcome of the election, maintaining that Joe Biden rightfully defeated Donald Trump in the state.
However, one former high-ranking election official disclosed to the FBI a lack of awareness regarding the discrepancies, indicating a systemic failure in the election oversight process.
This ongoing investigation raises serious concerns not only for Georgia's electoral integrity but also highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in our voting systems.
For voters and concerned citizens, these findings serve as a reminder of the critical need for rigorous election monitoring and reforms to ensure that every legal vote is counted accurately.
The confirmation of these irregularities may provide an opening for renewed discussions regarding election security, an issue that remains paramount as the nation looks towards future elections.
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