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Conservative activists charged with identity theft in Minnesota voting stunt
Prosecutors allege James O'Keefe and Cam Higby used registered voters' names to film a hidden-camera voter fraud sting; the two are now facing identity theft charges.
On air: Rosa Ticks and Chip Darnell on BBN Crime WatchPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The Washington Times: “Conservative activists charged with identity theft in Minnesota voting stunt”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET on BBN Crime Watch, by Rosa Ticks and Chip Darnell.
- Topics: Minnesota.
- BBN covered this story before: Influencers O'Keefe and Higby charged over Minnesota voting stunt (October 28).
The real story
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- The Washington TimesConservative activists charged with identity theft in Minnesota voting stunt
What BBN said about it
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterThe Washington Times reports: Conservative activists charged with identity theft in Minnesota voting stunt.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMinneapolis prosecutors charged conservative activist James O'Keefe and right-wing influencer Cam Higby after the pair used the names of registered voters to make a hidden-camera video in a bid to expose voter fraud in the state.
Rosa Ticks · Live ReporterFile that under things that matter more than they sound.
The story so far
- Farmer finds 11-foot metallic object in Minnesota cornfield · Hindustan Times
- Wisconsin and Minnesota governor debates bring clashes · Fox News
- Omar warrant name, Kansas debate, Falcons logo, Tkachuk in Ottawa · Fox News
- Influencers O'Keefe and Higby charged over Minnesota voting stunt · NBC News
- Conservative activists charged with identity theft in Minnesota… (this story)
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