Feds announce several election-fraud investigations in California while revealing ‘serious structural vulnerabilities’
Federal authorities in California have launched multiple investigations into election fraud amid concerns about the state's vote counting process. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced a comprehensive audit of California's voter rolls in collaboration with the Department of Justice. He highlighted serious structural vulnerabilities in the election system, including the lack of voter ID requirements.
- ▪The investigations are being conducted in coordination with the FBI.
- ▪Bill Essayli emphasized that the election system has serious structural vulnerabilities.
- ▪The audit aims to address concerns about undetected and unpunished fraud.
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Metro breaking Feds announce several election-fraud investigations in California while revealing ‘serious structural vulnerabilities’ By Patrick Hedlund Published June 5, 2026, 9:51 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Los Angeles’ top federal prosecutor announced his office is pursuing several election fraud investigations with the FBI as questions swirl over California’s sluggish vote count. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said Friday morning that he is working with the Department of Justice “to conduct a comprehensive audit of California’s voter rolls.” The investigation comes as questions swirl about California’s sluggish vote count. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong First Assistant U.S.
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