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Utah postal worker indictment for ballot destruction

Overview

A former United States Postal Service letter carrier, identified in reports as Damon Matai Seei or Damon Mattai Shea, has been federally indicted for allegedly dumping more than 300 mail-in ballots in a church parking lot dumpster in Eagle Mountain, Utah. The incident occurred on June 3, during the lead-up to the state’s June 23 primary election.

Prosecutors allege the worker separated the ballots from other mail and discarded them to lighten his workload while covering a colleague's route. While the individual claimed he believed the discarded items were merely advertising materials and stated he had no political motive, officials characterized the incident as a threat to the integrity of the electoral system. The individual has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of unlawful secretion, destruction, and delay of mail.

Entities

Department of Justice · Damon Matai Seei · Todd Blans · United States Postal Service · Spencer Cox

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Utah postal worker charged with destroying mail including 300 ballots

    A Utah postal worker faces federal charges after discarding mail, including 300 election ballots, in a church dumpster due to laziness and workload pressure.

  2. [POLITICS] 18 sources
    Utah postal worker indicted for allegedly dumping 300 mail-in ballots

    A former Utah USPS worker, Damon Matai Seei, has been federally indicted for allegedly dumping over 300 mail-in ballots in a church parking lot dumpster during the June primary election.

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