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In Millbourne Borough, Pennsylvania, two men received tougher prison sentences than requested for their involvement in a voting fraud scheme. According to Votebeat, Judge Harvey Bartle III, in his scathing remarks, pointed out, "There are very few crimes in our federal code which are more serious than what you have committed. What you have done is undermine our democratic process."
The scheme unfolded during the 2021 mayoral election, when Md Nurul Hasan, who pleaded guilty to 33 charges, and Md Rafikul Islam, guilty on seven counts, worked together to fraudulently register non-Millbourne residents and cast votes for Hasan, who was running as a write-in candidate. Despite their efforts, Hasan lost the election, but the damage had already been done.
The sentences imposed on the two individuals were harsher than the government's request. Hasan received 36 months in prison, while Islam was sentenced to 12 months and one day, plus one year of supervised release, a $1,000 fine, and a $700 special assessment.
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Enrichment Data:The Millbourne Borough voting fraud case involved Hasan, Ali, and Islam conspiring to fraudulently register non-residents and cast votes to win the mayoral election for Hasan. Despite their deceitful actions, Hasan still lost the election. The harsh sentences imposed by the federal judge serve as a warning against election fraud.
- The harsh sentences imposed on Md Nurul Hasan and Md Rafikul Islam, who were involved in a voting fraud scheme in Millbourne Borough, Pennsylvania, highlight the seriousness of politics-related crimes and the importance of upholding the integrity of the democratic process.
- While the sentences imposed on Hasan and Islam were harsher than the government's request, the judge's decision in the Millbourne Borough voting fraud case sends a clear message that general-news such as election fraud will not be tolerated, and those found guilty will face serious consequences.
