The Shaker Heights attorney found guilty of two counts of election fraud for voting twice in the 2020 and 2022 general elections was sentenced Monday to three years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
The Shaker Heights attorney found guilty in Cuyahoga County last week of two counts of election fraud for voting twice in the 2020 and 2022 general elections was sentenced Monday to three years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
“James Saunders is a licensed attorney, and he intentionally violated those rights when he voted multiple times in multiple elections. He clearly knew better but violated the law anyway. I think the message is clear – do not commit election fraud in Cuyahoga County.” “Mr. Saunders is the poster child for voter fraud. He thought he could outsmart the system, but today’s verdict proves he was wrong,” O’Malley said. “Judge Santoli’s verdict and remanding of this defendant sends a stern message that voter fraud will not be tolerated.”
Further investigations revealed that during the Nov. 8, 2022 general election, Saunders cast a mail-in ballot in Florida and an in-person ballot while in Ohio. His signature was consistent and matched all previously registered ballots.
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