Vote-scam fliers target black neighborhoods

Philadelphia Inquirer by Caterine Lucey | Oct. 2, 2008 (News Report)

An anonymous flier circulating in African-American neighborhoods in North and West Philadelphia states that voters who are facing outstanding arrest warrants or who have unpaid traffic tickets may be arrested at the polls on Election Day.

Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Everett Gillison, who learned of the flier last week, said that the message is completely false. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Mike LaBonte - Oct 5, 2008 - 1:13 PM PDT
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This story includes an image of the subject flier. Three viewpoints, a little historical context. Not bad.

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