From the Left · Watch · October 29, 2026
Oct 28 · A Minnesota prosecutor charges James O'Keefe and Cam Higby with felony unlawful voting and identity theft over undercover videos shot at polling places in August
NBC News: Influencer James O’Keefe charged with unlawful voting
Grade B (82/100). Moriarty announces the charges and answers questions on journalists in polling places and where the voters' names came from
B: Leaves out key context.
- Leaves out something important (minus 18 points): carries the prosecutor's case with no response from O'Keefe or Higby
Splits: Moriarty announces the charges and answers questions on journalists in polling places and where the voters' names came from
Same story: Forbes, New York Post
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