Two conservative activists charged after Minnesota polling place undercover video

Two men have been charged with felony crimes in Minnesota after a voting investigation went wrong. James O'Keefe and Cam Higby visited polling places during the August primary election. They gave poll workers the names of real registered voters without those voters' permission. They also refused to sign the required oath about their address. During the visits, they wore costumes that looked like Islamic clothing and used fake accents. No ballots were actually cast. O'Keefe said the operation was meant to test weaknesses in Minnesota's vouching system, which lets registered voters confirm the identity of up to eight other people. Each felony charge carries up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Neither man was arrested.