U.S. Attorney: Iraqi citizen voted in 2020 election in South Glens Falls

A former South Glens Falls resident from Iraq is accused of illegally voting in the 2020 election.

Akeel Abdul Jamiel, 45, who is not a U.S. citizen, allegedly voted in the November 2020 election, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

If convicted, Jamiel faces a maximum of one year in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.

“As alleged, Jamiel’s voting in the 2020 election was a callous and illegal act.  We will continue to investigate and prosecute illegal schemes aimed at corrupting the election process,” said U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III in a statement.