**Democrat Mayor of North Beach Miami Arrested for Voter Fraud: Mayor Anthony DeFillipo Charged with Three Felony Counts Amid Evident Residence Dispute**
In a shocking turn of events, Democrat Mayor of North Beach Miami, Anthony DeFillipo, faces serious allegations of voter fraud. Arrested and charged with three felony counts, DeFillipo could potentially serve up to 15 years in prison for his apparent violations of voting laws.
The issue began six months ago when a complaint against DeFillipo was filed with the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics & Public Trust, claiming he resided in Davie, Broward County, rather than North Miami Beach. This was a direct violation of the city charter’s requirement for elected officials to live within their district. While DeFillipo admitted to owning a property in Davie, he vehemently insisted that he lived in North Miami Beach.
Despite owning two properties in Davie, the Democrat Mayor continued to maintain his innocence, assuring the public that these residences were for his family’s use only. DeFillipo claimed that his presence in Davie was to address personal marital issues without impacting his public life in North Miami Beach. Although public records validated the purchase of a six-bedroom home in Davie for over $1 million, the allegations seemed unfounded.
However, DeFillipo’s alleged illegal voting habits soon caught up with him. Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle accused the mayor of making multiple journeys from Davie to North Miami Beach to cast his vote in three separate elections. His movements were seemingly tracked using cell phone location data, raising questions about his true residence and undermining his previous claims.
Unwavering in their pursuit of justice, Rundle and her office held DeFillipo accountable for his actions. She stated, “Our voting laws apply to everyone. There are no unwritten exceptions.” The consequences of these charges could irreversibly damage DeFillipo’s political career, as well as the trust of his constituents.
DeFillipo’s attorney, Michael Pizzi, quickly denounced the charges as politically motivated, arguing that his client has always lived in North Miami Beach as intended. Certain that DeFillipo’s innocence will become apparent, Pizzi eagerly anticipates a swift dismissal of all allegations.
As a registered Democrat, DeFillipo’s questionable behavior does not represent a first for the city. He is the third North Miami Beach mayor to be arrested in 11 years, marking a troubling pattern in the town’s political landscape.
**Facing the repercussions of his actions, Democrat Mayor Anthony DeFillipo finds himself arrested and charged with three felony counts of voter fraud. Though claiming innocence, DeFillipo’s alleged shady behavior and non-compliance with city charter requirements may result in a lengthy prison sentence. As this unfolds, residents must question the integrity of North Miami Beach mayoral office.**
