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Bogus Report Claims Philly Mob Boss Stuffed Ballot Boxes

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A dubious website claims without evidence that Philadelphia mob boss Joseph “Skinny Joey” Merlino stuffed ballot boxes for Joe Biden and the Democrats — and would testify about the scheme in exchange for a presidential pardon. Merlino’s attorney denies the claim, which originated on a website operated by a self-described “pro-Trump” political consultant.


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Since President Donald Trump’s baseless allegation at the Sept. 29 presidential debate that “bad things happen in Philadelphia” during elections, the city of Philadelphia has been the target of false claims of voting irregularities, as we’ve reported.

The shade cast on the city took another twist on Nov. 14, in a by The Buffalo Chronicle,

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