10/27/2020 — MSP briefed the FBI Detroit Election Team (p.1).
p.1Four-Year Case Timeline
Case timeline documentOct 27, 20203 pagesFBIMichigan Four Year Case Timeline RELEASE MARKED.pdf
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The FBI's initial request to open a full field investigation into voter fraud was denied, and only an investigation into prepaid cards was authorized (p.1).
Interviews of canvassers were delayed to avoid interfering with the November 2023 Michigan elections, but the case ultimately did not lead to prosecution (p.2).
A handwriting analysis report was completed on 5/15/2024, but the case was still not prosecuted until after the 2024 election (p.3).
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2/11/2021 — request mailed for concurrence to open investigation; 3/11/2021 — PIN authorized a full field investigation (FFI) into the prepaid cards, but investigation into voter fraud was not authorized; 3/16/2021 — FFI opened (p.1).
p.14/1/2021 — PIN concurred with contacting election and law-enforcement authorities to gather more information on voter fraud (p.1).
p.18/12/2021 — AUSA advised PIN did not approve further action in the Western District; 11/2/2021 — AUSA advised the Western District portion could be closed; 11/11/2021 — an SA emailed the AUSA with concerns about closing (p.1).
p.13/10/2022 — PIN advised prior guidance allowed Detroit to review applications and run database checks; 3/14/2022 — 20 applications copied from MPD; 3/31/2022 — database-check results on those 20 provided to PIN and USAO (p.1).
p.14/22/2022 — 100 applications reportedly not processed by the clerk copied from MPD; 8/1/2022 — database-check results on those 100 provided to PIN and USAO (p.1).
p.12/2/2023 — PIN authorized a full field investigation; 2/3/2023 — evidence obtained from MPD; 5/2/2023 — database-check results on 107 applications provided (p.1).
p.15/8–6/22/2023 — an SA interviewed eight canvassers and attempted interviews of eight additional canvassers (p.1).
p.19/13/2023 — a lead sent to the FBI Laboratory for examination of voter-registration applications; 9/27/2023 — funding requested from FBIHQ for 20 agents to conduct canvasser interviews, approved by the PCU the same date (p.2).
p.210/3/2023 — PIN (Director, Election Crimes Branch / Deputy Chief, Public Integrity Section) advised interviews could not be conducted the week of 11/5/2023 due to Michigan elections scheduled 11/7/2023; interviews moved to the week of 12/10/2023 (p.2).
p.212/12/2023–12/15/2023 — mass interviews of canvassers conducted; briefing held 12/11/2023 at the Kent County SO (p.2).
p.22/11/2024 — an SA received a forwarded email (from SAC Chey Gibson) attaching a letter to Director Wray from Michigan State Representatives (names `[OCR unclear]`) (p.2).
p.23/11/2024 — an AUSA advised he did not expect the case would lead to prosecution; the SA requested a written declination from the USAO (p.2).
p.25/15/2024 — the Questioned Documents Laboratory Report (handwriting analysis) was completed and forwarded to AUSAs with a request for a charging decision (p.3).
p.37/17/2024 — a meeting was held with USA, AUSA, PCU, PIN members, and Section Chief Devin Kowalski; it was advised there would be no prosecution in the case (p.3).
p.38/1/2024 — an SA advised the case was no longer actively investigated (noting prior FOIA requests) (p.3).
p.310/8/2024 — an ASAC advised the USA stated he was reconsidering prosecution; 10/25/2024 — an AUSA stated a PIN attorney would like to review the FD-302s and requested copies (p.3).
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Four-Year Case Timeline · p.2
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APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE BY COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT WARRINGTON on 10 July 2026 9/13/2023 - SAB sent a lead to the FBI Laboratory to have examinations conducted of voter registration applications associated vith iii 9/21/2023 -E completed searches of the canvassers identified from 1A13. 9/27/2023 — SABE requested funding from FBIHQ for 20 agents to conduct canvasser interviews. Approval provided by the Public Corruption Unit on the same date. 10/3/2023 — SAB canvassed FBI DE agents for volunteers to conduct canvasser interviews the week of 11/5/2023. 10/3/2023 — SABE spoke with iii Director, Election Crimes Branch, Deputy Chief, Public Integrity Section, Department of Justice, who advised interviews could not be conducted the week of 11/5/2023 due to Michigan elections scheduled for 11/7/2023. 10/3/2023 - SAB sent an updated request for volunteers to FBI DE agents to conduct canvasser interviews the week of 12/10/2023. 12/11/2023 — Briefing conducted with interviewing agents at the Kent County SO 12/12/2023 — 12/15/2023 — Mass interviews of canvassers conducted 1/6/2024 — SAP canvassed interviewers for any outstanding FD-302s. Was advised one was still outstanding. 1/8/2024 — SA cnc iii FBI Laboratory, to request an update on the status of the examination of voter registration applications submitted 9/13/2023 1/9/2024 - replied that examinations would be completed in approximately 60 days ~1/15/2024 — Copies of FD-302’s given to Aus ~1/29/2024 — Copies of FD-302’s given to AUSA 2/11/2024 — SABE received email from S\( which was a forwarded email from SAC Chey Gibson. Attached to email was a letter to Director Wray from Michigan State Representatives s - 2/12/2024 — Met with ASAC] and SSA to brief on status of case. Advised waiting on results of handwriting analysis from Lab Division. 2/12/2024 — SAR sent ASACIMMa link to the outstanding lead to Lab Division 2/12/2024 — SAR Cc’ed on email from ASAC RE to I at lab Division requesting assistance on getting the lead completed soon. ~2/13/2024 — SA|§ spoke on Lync call with ASAC | anc RR at Lab Division about getting handwriting analysis complete. ASAC [MMMM explained the lead had attained a higher priority 3/11/2024 - SABE spoke with AUSA who advised he did not expect this case was going to lead to prosecution. SA, requested a written declination from the USAO
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