Philip C. Pulley, a 62-year-old from Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to three years of probation and 100 hours of community service for election fraud. He had pleaded guilty to charges of falsely registering to vote and voting multiple times. Half of his community service will focus on promoting fair elections, according to the U.S. Attorney Office.

Chief United States District Court Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg sentenced Pulley today, imposing a $9,500 fine and a $400 special assessment. Additionally, Pulley was ordered to write a letter explaining the reasons for his actions. In 2018, Pulley registered to vote in two states, which is illegal. His fraudulent activity continued in 2020 when he registered in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, using a false address and Social Security number. In the 2022 general election, he voted in two different counties, as reported by the U.S. Attorney Office.

"Free and fair elections are critical to the health of our democracy, and people who seek to corrupt the process can dangerously erode the public’s trust," said U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero. FBI Philadelphia’s Wayne A. Jacobs added, "Safeguarding the right to participate in free and fair elections is a cornerstone of our democracy and a top priority for the FBI and our partners." The conviction resulted from a joint investigation by the FBI and Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, with prosecution led by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Nancy E. Potts and Mark B. Dubnoff, as stated by the U.S. Attorney Office.