A former Cameron County resident has been convicted of voter fraud in the 2012 primary runoff election.
Sonia Leticia Solis, 55, pleaded guilty to voting more than once in connection with the July 31, 2012 primary runoff election in Cameron County. The election included candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives.
According to the investigation, Solis resided in Brownsville during the election and obtained multiple mail-in ballots by forging applications on behalf of individuals she represented to be disabled.
The guilty plea was accepted by U.S. District Judge Hilda Tagle, who set sentencing for February 5, 2014. At that time, Solis faces a possible federal prison sentence of up to five years and a maximum $10,000 fine.
The case was investigated by the FBI and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Bill Hagen.
The guilty verdict marks a significant victory in the fight against voter fraud in Texas.
Defendant: Sonia Leticia Solis
Criminal Charges: Voting more than once in a primary runoff election
City and State: Brownsville, Texas
Date: July 31, 2012 (primary runoff election)
Sentence: Up to five years in federal prison and a maximum $10,000 fine
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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