Apollo Man Charged with Casting Multiple Votes in 2024 Presidential Election

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - A resident of Apollo, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal voting laws, United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.

The two-count Indictment named Jeffrey Pope, 65, as the sole defendant.

According to the Indictment, Pope-who has been registered to vote in Pennsylvania since 1999 but purchased property in Alaska in 2023-voted twice in the November 2024 general election, including for the office of President of the United States. The Indictment specifically alleges that, on or about October 18, 2024, Pope completed and submitted a mail-in ballot casting a vote for the office of President in Alaska, and then, on or about October 22, 2024, completed and submitted a mail-in ballot casting a vote for this same federal office in Pennsylvania. As part of his Pennsylvania ballot submission, Pope knowingly and willfully signed a false declaration stating that he was qualified to vote by the enclosed ballot and had not already voted in the election.

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, or both. Under the federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Nicole A. Stockey is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment.

An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.