Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Calls Out Ohio Attorney General for Voter Fraud Indictment of Dead Man

Prosecutor Michael O'Malley Accuses Dave Yost of Political Stunt

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley has sharply criticized Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost for indicting a dead man on voter fraud charges, calling it a "political stunt" that undermines public trust in the electoral process. The indictment, announced by Yost on Thursday, alleges that William Cooley, who died in 2020, voted illegally in the 2020 presidential election. O'Malley, a Democrat, said the indictment is "baseless" and "an insult to the memory of Mr. Cooley." He added that Yost, a Republican, is using the case to score political points ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

No Evidence of Voter Fraud

O'Malley pointed out that there is no evidence to support the claim that Cooley voted illegally. He said Cooley's death certificate shows that he died on October 28, 2020, two days before the election. O'Malley also said that Cooley's wife has sworn an affidavit stating that he did not vote in the election. "This is a clear case of voter suppression," O'Malley said. "Yost is trying to scare people from voting by making baseless accusations of voter fraud." O'Malley said he is considering filing a motion to dismiss the indictment.

Yost Defends Indictment

Yost defended the indictment, saying that it is based on evidence that Cooley voted illegally. He said Cooley's death certificate is not proof that he did not vote, and that his wife's affidavit is not credible. Yost also said that he has received numerous reports of voter fraud in Cuyahoga County, and that he is committed to prosecuting all cases of voter fraud. "We will not tolerate voter fraud in Ohio," Yost said.

Experts Question Legitimacy of Indictment

Some legal experts have questioned the legitimacy of the indictment. They say that Yost is overreaching by indicting a dead man on voter fraud charges. They also say that Yost's decision to announce the indictment just weeks before the election is politically motivated.

Conclusion

The indictment of a dead man on voter fraud charges is a serious matter. It is important to note that there is no evidence to support the claim that Cooley voted illegally. Yost's decision to announce the indictment just weeks before the election is politically motivated. It is clear that Yost is using this case to score political points ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.