Ex-Pa. Congressman Pleads Guilty in Ballot Stuffing Case

Associated Press via NBC News Philadelphia ^ | June 7, 2022

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Federal prosecutors said former Democratic U.S. Rep. Michael J. “Ozzie” Myers pleaded guilty to violations of election law, conspiracy, bribery and obstruction

A former congressman from Philadelphia pleaded guilty Monday to charges related to fraudulently stuffing ballot boxes for Democratic candidates between 2014 and 2018.

Federal prosecutors said former Democratic U.S. Rep. Michael J. “Ozzie” Myers pleaded guilty to violations of election law, conspiracy, bribery and obstruction.

Messages seeking comment were left for his defense lawyers listed on the online docket.

In a sentencing memo dated Friday, federal prosecutors said his "criminal efforts were generally, although not exclusively, directed at securing election victories for local judicial candidates running for Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas or Municipal Court who had employed Myers as a ‘political consultant.’”

Myers was expelled from Congress in 1980 after being caught taking bribes in the Abscam sting investigation.

Prosecutors said Myers, 79, admitted he bribed a judge of elections to add votes for his chosen candidates, including clients who were running for judicial offices. The bribes were hundreds or thousands of dollars.

[Osage Orange]

What was his sentence? Timed served?????????

[Born in 1950]

When the right learns that rule number one is disregarding the rules we might get someplace.

Lol @ my fantasy.

[MarvinStinson]

Myers was expelled from Congress in 1980 after being caught taking bribes in the Abscam sting investigation.

Prosecutors said Myers, 79, admitted he bribed a judge of elections to add votes for his chosen candidates,

[lightman]

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[Vermont Lt]

What a rare occurrence in Philadelphia.

I wonder how on earth they caught him?

[FrankRizzo890]

(Waits patiently for) “This is an isolated incident, and wasn’t enough to swing the outcome of any election”.

[JGPhila]

During the course of soliciting a bribe in the Abscam csse, Myers reportedly said to the undercover FBI Agent posing as an Arab Sheik - “Money talks b-—s-— walks.” I wonder if his business philosophy changed during his time as a “political consultant?” Doubtful, given the venue.

[Cobra64]

Wanna stop there s crap? Public hanging.

[Osage Orange]

Agreed

[caww]

Ex-Philly Congressman Ozzie Myers pleads guilty to election fraud charges

[GOPJ]

Democrat scum... this story won’t make CNN....

[Repeat Offender]

He should’ve been hanged 10 minutes after the verdict.

[Hiddigeigei]

"What a rare occurrence in Philadelphia. I wonder how on earth they caught him?"
Evidently there are Democratic politicians in Philly that disapprove of ballot stuffing when used against them in a primary election.

[caww]

Well it’s Philly and there’s lots of cheating and corruption there - let alone crime. Not the best place in the US to live.

[apoliticalone]

You can’t fight law breakers by being law abiding. That should be the first rule when dealing with leftists.

[GOPJ]

True. But democrats are scum even in nice places...

[caww]

Well I can't say I've ever seen our country so divided on so many issues, policies, and society overall. Makes you think Bidens in cahoots with China trying to weaken this nation and with other leaders who are cracking the whip......our elections and who funds these dingbats into office is likely millions coming from International entities - washed and dried - until it lines the candidates purses.

[GOPJ]

Someone who’s very capable and well funded is attempting to destabilize the country.

Or some group - again ‘well funded’. The structure’s tight - more like a criminal organization than a country. It would seem China would has too much to lose - and their style would show itself. Or maybe not... Russians are heavily infiltrated (a guess)... so that leaves them out...

I have no clue - but watching the handiwork I’m impressed with their ruthlessness and intellect. Too bad we’re dealing with pure evil... it’d be nice to know who has that much talent, power and ability to stay hidden for as long as they have...

[caww]

I don’t think they’re “hidden” as much as we think they are. When you see what the Demorat leadership is ‘focused’ on regarding our country and it’s all connected to transforming society.....not the real issues Americans have concerns about.... Social issus distract from the destruction they’re really causing......creating protests....and NOT protecting our borders or our citizens...not addressing inflation ...not addressing that significant to us.

Basically they have no intention of addressing these real issues , rather they’re creating and encouraging these.