U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero | U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced the sentencing of Philip C. Pulley, a 62-year-old resident of Huntington Valley, Pennsylvania, for election fraud offenses. Chief United States District Court Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg sentenced Pulley to three years' probation and ordered him to complete 100 hours of community service, with half dedicated to promoting free and fair elections. Additionally, Pulley must pay a $9,500 fine and a $400 special assessment. He is also required to write a letter explaining his actions.
Pulley faced charges in August last year for falsely registering to vote, double voting, and committing election fraud. He pleaded guilty in September.
The investigation revealed that in 2018, while registered in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Pulley also registered in Broward County, Florida. In 2020, he further registered in Philadelphia County using false information. During the 2022 general election, he voted in both Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.
U.S. Attorney Romero emphasized the importance of maintaining trust in democratic processes: “Free and fair elections are critical to the health of our democracy... Protecting the integrity of the vote is a priority for my office and the FBI.”
Wayne A. Jacobs from FBI Philadelphia echoed this sentiment: “Safeguarding the right to participate in free and fair elections is a cornerstone of our democracy.”
The case was investigated by the FBI alongside the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Nancy E. Potts and Mark B. Dubnoff with support from James Price.
