The official U.S. Department of Justice account posts about Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter announcing the unsealing of a federal indictment charging a former USPS postal worker with disposing of hundreds of mail-in ballots in Utah.

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F.A. United States Attorney Bill Essayli reposted

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Acting Deputy Attorney General @PADAGMcCotter

announces the unsealing of an indictment charging a former USPS Postal Worker for allegedly disposing of HUNDREDS of Mail-In Ballots in Utah

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12:40 PM · Sep 22, 2026

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The DOJ account announced that Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter discussed the unsealing of a federal indictment.

A former USPS postal worker was charged with disposing of hundreds of mail in ballots in Utah.

The announcement was posted on September 22 2026.

The video showed a formal DOJ press briefing with McCotter and aides.

The announcement focused on alleged mail tampering and possible effects on election processes.