A Pennsylvania man was sentenced Thursday for committing multiple election fraud offenses, U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced.
Philip C. Pulley, 62, of Huntington Valley, was sentenced to three years’ probation, 100 hours of community service—including 50 hours with an organization promoting free and fair elections—a $9,500 fine, and a $400 special assessment.
Additionally, he was ordered by Chief United States District Court Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg to write a letter explaining the reasons behind his actions.
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Pulley pleaded guilty in September 2024 to charges of falsely registering to vote, double voting, and election fraud after being charged by information in August 2024.
The investigation revealed that Pulley registered to vote in multiple jurisdictions, including Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; Broward County, Florida; and Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Specifically:
- In 2018, while registered to vote in Montgomery County, Pulley also registered in Broward County, Florida.
- In 2020, Pulley registered in Philadelphia County using a false home address and an incorrect social security number, despite being registered in both Montgomery County and Broward County.
- In the 2022 general election, Pulley illegally voted in both Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, an election that included the high-profile contest for a United States Senate seat.
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“Free and fair elections are critical to the health of our democracy, and people who seek to corrupt the process can dangerously erode the public’s trust,” said U.S. Attorney Romero. “Protecting the integrity of the vote is a priority for my office and the FBI. We will continue to investigate and prosecute election fraud cases and bring offenders like Philip Pulley to justice.”
Special Agent in Charge Wayne A. Jacobs of the FBI Philadelphia Division emphasized the importance of election security: “Safeguarding the right to participate in free and fair elections is a cornerstone of our democracy and a top priority for the FBI and our partners. Working closely with our partners, we are committed to investigating and holding accountable anyone who undermines the integrity of our electoral process.”
The case was investigated by the FBI and the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office. Prosecution was led by Assistant United States Attorneys Nancy E. Potts and Mark B. Dubnoff, with support from James Price, Senior Deputy Attorney General and Special Assistant United States Attorney.
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