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• Prosecutors moving forward with Starr County voter fraud case Play Video

  March 2, 2020 9:56 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Prosecutors are expected to move forward on with a voter fraud case in Starr County. The move is following an appellate court decision. Erika Lozano-Pelayo is accused of altering mail-in ballot applications. She was arrested in Feb. 2018. A lower court had declared portions... more »

• Pre-Trial Hearings Rescheduled in Edinburg Voter Fraud Case Play Video

  February 8, 2020 10:46 PM

  EDINBURG - Nine people accused of voter fraud had their pre-trial hearings reset. Veronica Saenz, Crystal Ponce, Belinda Rodriguez, Brenda Rodriguez, Guadalupe Garza, Jose Martinez, Areceli Gutierrez, Daniel Castillo and Ludivina Leal are now scheduled for a pre-trial hearing on March 20. They are among more than a... more »

• Edinburg Mayor to Appear in Court for Status Hearing Play Video

  November 26, 2019 5:58 PM

  EDINBURG – Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina is expected in court Wednesday for a status hearing. It’s connected to a voter fraud investigation involving the 2017 city elections. Molina’s wife, Dalia, and local businessman Julio Carranza are also expected to appear in court. Charges have been filed against... more »

• 15 People Accused in Voter Fraud Investigation Plead 'Not Guilty' Play Video

  October 24, 2019 1:00 PM

  EDINBURG – Fifteen people plead not guilty to illegal voter fraud charges. They’re accused of participating in an illegal voting scheme tied to Edinburg’s 2017 city election. A visiting judge from Corpus Christi presided over Thursday’s arraignments in the 92nd District Court, calling each one by one; and... more »

• Man Charged in Edinburg Voter Fraud Case Pleads Not Guilty

  September 24, 2019 10:10 AM

  EDINBURG – A man accused of voter fraud in the 2017 municipal election pleaded not guilty. Francisco Tamez, Jr. was formally arraigned on two county of illegal voting Monday. Investigators say Tamez switched his address to show he lived in an Edinburg apartment complex that belongs to Mayor... more »

• 13 Connected to Edinburg Voter Fraud Investigation Formally Indicted by Grand Jury Play Video

  August 22, 2019 4:53 PM

  EDINBURG – The Hidalgo County District Attorney confirmed 13 indictments in the Edinburg voter fraud investigation tied to the 2017 city election. Thirteen people were arrested by the Texas Rangers last year and charged with illegal voting. On Thursday, they were formally indicted by a grand jury. ... more »

• Petition to Begin Edinburg Recall Process Fails Play Video

  June 20, 2019 12:32 PM

  EDINBURG – A petition to start the removal process of Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina and city council members has failed. Ruben Hinojosa, a member of the recall effort says the group was not able to get the 2,150 signatures required. He says they gathered about 1,800. The... more »

• Man Arrested in Connection to Edinburg Election Investigation Play Video

  May 10, 2019 1:15 PM

  EDINBURG – Another arrest has been made in connection to the ongoing Edinburg election fraud investigation. The Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS Daniel David Castillo turned himself in to authorities; he is charged with making a false statement on his voter registration application. His... more »

• Process to Potentially Remove Edinburg Mayor from Office Underway Play Video

  May 1, 2019 7:06 PM

  EDINBURG – The process begins in Edinburg that could lead to the removal of Mayor Richard Molina. This comes after his arrest and accusations that his actions might have changed the outcome of the November 2017 election. The process is unfolding after a private citizen, Robert Solis, submitted... more »

• Investigation into Edinburg’s Voter Fraud Case Continues Play Video

  April 29, 2019 4:16 PM

  EDINBURG – The investigation into Edinburg’s voter fraud case is not over. The mayor of Edinburg, Richard Molina, and his wife, Dalia Molina, have been charged – bringing the total to 18 people facing voter fraud charges. More arrests could come as the Texas Attorney General’s Elections Fraud... more »

• Cooperating with Authorities in Federal Investigation Play Video

  April 26, 2019 6:14 PM

  EDINBURG – It’s business as usual for Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina after being charged with organized election fraud Thursday. Both he and his wife turned themselves in to authorities. The District Attorney encouraged those who might have information about the voter fraud to come forward. “We encourage... more »

• Edinburg Mayor Served as Legal Voter Registrar During Run Play Video

  April 25, 2019 10:40 PM

  EDINBURG – Court documents show Mayor Richard Molina was registered as a voter registrar during the time of his campaign, meaning he could help people register to vote. Molina is facing one count of engaging in organized election fraud and two counts of illegal voting. The Secretary of... more »

• Former Edinburg Mayor Reacts to Molina's Arrest Play Video

  April 25, 2019 7:15 PM

  EDINBURG – The former mayor of Edinburg reacted to the news of Mayor Richard Molina's arrest . He spoke with CHANNEL 5 NEWS about what could happen next. Richard Garcia was mayor of Edinburg for 11 years before losing his seat to Richard Molina in 2017. Molina... more »

• Voter Fraud Tied to Edinburg Elections Uncovered Play Video

  April 25, 2019 6:55 PM

  EDINBURG – Our team combed through hundreds of documents and to uncover what appeared to be voter fraud tied to the Edinburg city election in 2017. KRGV’s Angelo Vargas spoke with our very own, Michael Scott, who first reported on the voter fraud investigation with Tilting the Scale and... more »

• Another Arrest Made in Voter Fraud Investigation Play Video

  April 25, 2019 4:50 PM

  EDINBURG- Man arrested for allegedly voting illegally in the November 2017 Election. Gregorio Alaniz is accused of voting in October 2017 in Edinburg. According to a warrant of arrest , Alaniz lives at an address on Mile 14 road, which is located outside the city of Edinburg. ... more »

• More than 200 Registered Starr County Voters Asked to Prove Citizenship Play Video

  February 3, 2019 2:33 PM

  STARR COUNTY- More than 200 registered voters received letters this week, asking them to prove their citizenship. It's part of an on-going investigation into potential voter fraud by the Texas Secretary of State. The Secretary of State has worked alongside DPS to match voter registration records. Around... more »

• Investigation: Tilting the Scales, Part II Play Video

  April 26, 2018 3:01 PM

  EDINBURG – A woman is coming forward admitting she voted illegally in Edinburg’s November election but she’s pointing the finger at an elected official for helping her do it. This story is part of a CHANNEL 5 NEWS investigation into questionable voting practices. The Texas Rangers are investigating... more »

• Starr Co. Fighting Dead Voter Allegations Play Video

  April 3, 2018 10:38 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Starr County is disputing claims made by the Texas Attorney General's Office. The AG's Office claimed a dead voter voted three times since his death. CHANNEL 5 NEWS requested voter records and received them to look into the claim. After receiving records from Starr County showing... more »