FBI Seizes Georgia Ballots After Olson Referral Unveiled
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Atlanta — The FBI executed a Jan. 28 search warrant at Fulton County election offices, seizing more than 650 boxes of 2020 ballots and related materials after an affidavit cited allegations of electoral impropriety. The affidavit, unsealed Tuesday this week, says the probe began with a referral from Kurt Olsen, an administration official who worked on President Trump's post-2020 legal challenges. The documents cite longstanding claims of fraud that audits, state officials, courts and former Justice Department reviews have rejected. The department says investigators are examining whether any intentional acts violated federal law. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- November 2020: Georgia certifies 2020 results after counts and audits.
- Late 2020–2021: Trump campaign and allies file post-election lawsuits, most dismissed.
- A referral attributed to Kurt Olsen prompts federal review of alleged improprieties.
- January 28, 2024: FBI executes search warrant and seizes over 650 boxes in Fulton County.
- Affidavit and DOJ filings are unsealed and publicly reported, detailing the investigation's origins.
- Articles Published:
- 6
- Right Leaning:
- 1
- Left Leaning:
- 1
- Neutral:
- 4
- Distribution:
- Left 17%, Center 67%, Right 17%
Federal investigators obtained materials that may provide evidence to determine whether federal election laws were violated, potentially aiding prosecutions or administrative actions.
Fulton County election officials and local public trust suffered reputational harm and operational disruption from the raid and ensuing scrutiny.
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