EDNC Unveils Ten Federal Indictments Alleging Noncitizens Voted in the 2024 Election

The grand jury returned indictments against the following individuals:

Eduardd Omar Majano Sosa, 22, a native of El Salvador and an illegal alien living in Cumberland County, is charged with one count of falsely claiming citizenship to vote and one count of voting by an alien. He registered to vote in 2024 and voted in the 2024 General Election.

Gjina Gojcaj McDonald, 60, a native of the former Yugoslavia and a lawful permanent resident residing in Robeson County, is charged with one count of falsely claiming citizenship to vote and one count of voting by an alien. She registered to vote in 2008 and voted in the 2024, 2022, 2020, 2016, 2012, 2010, and 2008 General Elections, as well as the 2019 Special Election and the 2012 Primary Election.

James Edward Herrmann, 47, a native of Germany and a lawful permanent resident residing in Cumberland County, is charged with one count of falsely claiming citizenship to vote and one count of voting by an alien. He registered to vote in 2018 and voted in the 2024 and 2020 General Elections.

Karl Fout, 73, a native of Germany and a lawful permanent resident residing in Cumberland County, is charged with one count of falsely claiming citizenship to vote and one count of voting by an alien. He registered to vote in 2008 and voted in the 2024, 2020, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2012, and 2008 General Elections.

Lawton Caswell McKenzie, 46, a native of Jamaica and a lawful permanent resident residing in Wayne County, is charged with one count of falsely claiming citizenship to vote and one count of voting by an alien. He registered to vote in 2007 and 2012 and voted in the 2024, 2020, and 2012 General Elections.

Lionel Paul, 62, a native of Haiti and a lawful permanent resident residing in Granville County, is charged with one count of falsely claiming citizenship to vote and one count of voting by an alien. He registered to vote in 2024 and voted in the 2024 General Election.

Ludgardys Olena Matthews, 62, a native of Panama and a lawful permanent resident residing in Cumberland County, is charged with one count of falsely claiming citizenship to vote and one count of voting by an alien. She registered to vote in 2009 and voted in the 2024, 2020, and 2018 General Elections, as well as the 2020 Primary Election.

Mervin Sylvester Bogle, 60, a native of Jamaica and a lawful permanent resident residing in Harnett County, is charged with one count of falsely claiming citizenship to vote. He registered to vote in 2024 and completed a ballot in the 2024 General Election and voted in the 2012 and 2008 General Elections.

Ramona Abreu-Exia, 71, a native of Germany and a lawful permanent resident residing in Cumberland County, is charged with one count of falsely claiming citizenship to vote and one count of voting by an alien. She registered to vote in 2004 and voted in the 2024, 2020, 2018, 2016, 2012, 2010, 2008, and 2004 General Elections, as well as the 2008 Primary Election.

Robert Harold Corbett, 69, a native of Canada and a lawful permanent resident residing in Wake County, is charged with one count of falsely claiming citizenship to vote and one count of voting by an alien. He voted in 2024, 2016, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, and General Elections. He registered to vote in 1998.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ednc/pr/ednc-unveils-ten-federal-indictments-alleging-noncitizens-voted-2024-election