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Case Filing
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF REDMONT
CRIMINAL ACTION
The Commonwealth of Redmont
Prosecution
v.
YoshiKarter
Defendant
COMPLAINT
The Prosecution alleges criminal actions committed by the Defendant as follows:
PROSECUTING AUTHORITY REPORT
The Defendant was observed privately messaging an individual, asking them to vote for the Defendant, while standing next to the House of Representatives ballot box (within a 15-block range). Such conduct meets the definition of prohibited person-to-person campaigning within a polling place under the Electoral Act and is punishable pursuant to Part II, §8 of the Criminal Code Act.
I. PARTIES
1. The Commonwealth of Redmont (Plaintiff)
2. YoshiKarter (Defendant)
II. FACTS
1. The Defendant was confirmed as a candidate for the House of Representatives Elections - JUNE 2026 (Special #3) on 18 June 2026. (P-003)
2. On 19 June 2026, the Department of Justice received a report alleging that House of Representatives candidate YoshiKarter privately messaged an individual, requesting that they vote for the Defendant while the Defendant was within a 15-block radius of the House of Representatives ballot box. (P-001 and P-002)
3. The Department of Justice reviewed the evidence submitted by the reporter and determined that the evidence was sufficient to prove the alleged misconduct. No further investigation was deemed necessary.
III. CHARGES
The Prosecution hereby alleges the following charges against the Defendant:
1. One count of Criminal Code Act, Part II, §8 - Harassment of a Polling Place
Section 8 of Part II of the Criminal Code Act provides that:
"A person commits an offence if the person:
(a) engages in any conduct inside a building containing a polling place or within 50 blocks of a building where a polling place is located that:
(i) interferes with the freedom of voters to vote; or
(ii) disrupts the administration of the polling place; or
(iii) violates the restrictions set out in §11(2) of the Electoral Act."
The Defendant was present inside the building containing the polling place when they privately messaged a voter, asking that individual to vote for them. This conduct meets the definition of person-to-person campaigning within a building containing a polling place and therefore violates §11(2)(a) of the Electoral Act, which provides:
"(a) campaign-related advertising, including but not limited to physical campaign propaganda and person-to-person campaigning, is prohibited within 50 blocks of a building where a polling place is located, or inside a building containing a polling place; and
(b) candidates are prohibited from loitering in or around a ballot box associated with the election in which they are running, including remaining within a 15-block radius of any such ballot box for extended periods of time, in order to preserve the freedom of voters and prevent any perception of interference or undue influence."
By engaging in prohibited person-to-person campaigning while inside the building containing the polling place, the Defendant violated the restrictions set out in §11(2) of the Electoral Act. Thus, the Defendant’s conduct qualifies as Harassment of a Polling Place.
IV. SENTENCING
The Prosecution hereby recommends the following sentence for the Defendant:
For one count of Harassment of a Polling Place:
1. A fine of 100 Penalty Units, amounting to $12,000 dollars.
2. 10 minutes of imprisonment.
3. Disqualification from holding office for a period of two months.
V. EVIDENCE
By making this submission, I agree I understand the penalties of lying in court and the fact that I am subject to perjury should I knowingly make a false statement in court.
DATED: This 7th day of July 2026