Virginia Man Acquitted of Voter Fraud After Attempting to Vote Twice

Richardson Carter Bell Jr. claimed he was testing the system for vulnerabilities in the 2023 election.

Richardson Carter Bell Jr., 67, was found not guilty by a Nelson County jury of attempting to vote twice in Virginia's 2023 election.
Bell, a supporter of former President Donald Trump, admitted to voting early and then attempting to vote again on Election Day.
During a police interview, Bell stated he was trying to expose potential voter fraud vulnerabilities in the system.
Bell's legal team celebrated the verdict, posting a photo of him wearing a MAGA hat on social media.
The case highlights ongoing debates over election security and voter fraud in the United States.