Controversy over Amendment 4 signatures as Florida accuses group of fraud

Controversy over Amendment 4 signatures as Florida accuses group of fraud

Florida’s recently created Office of Election Crimes and Security is accusing Floridians Protecting Freedom, the organizers of Amendment 4, of widespread fraud.

In a 350-page report recently released, the state said Floridians Protecting Freedom broke the law when collecting petition signatures for the amendment, which if passed would overturn the state’s six-week abortion ban.

The report alleges some petition circulators working to gather signatures were paid per petition they collected, signed for deceased individuals, forged or misrepresented signatures and committed perjury.

Yes On 4’s campaign director, Lauren Brenzel denies any wrongdoing.

"Ask yourself why this is happening now?” Bren...

Full story at NBC 6 South Florida